Red Quinoa Salad With Snow Peas, Spinach, Feta And

Name: Red Quinoa Salad With Snow Peas, Spinach, Feta And Poached Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salad; 1/2 cup red quinoa; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 handful of snow peas; 1 egg; 1 handful baby spinach leaves; 50 grams feta cheese; Sea salt, to taste; For the sauce; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

For the salad
1/2 cup red quinoa
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 handful of snow peas
1 egg
1 handful baby spinach leaves
50 grams feta cheese
Sea salt, to taste
For the sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste

1
In a small pot, add the quinoa, a cup of water and a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to the minimum and cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa absorbs all water.
2
Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan and saute the snow peas for 2 to 3 minutes on high heat. They should be slightly toasted but still have some texture.
3
Put another small saucepan on the stove, add water and a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Break the egg into a bowl or cup and carefully pour it into the boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes.
4
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce.
5
On the serving plate, place cooked quinoa, sauteed peas, raw spinach and poached egg. Crumble the feta cheese on top and drizzle with the sauce. Serve right away.

192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad, 1/2 cup red quinoa, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 handful of snow peas, and more.

Yes, Red Quinoa Salad With Snow Peas, Spinach, Feta And Poached Egg falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Red Quinoa Salad With Snow Peas, Spinach, Feta And Poached Egg

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