Quinoa Feta Salad

Quinoa Feta Salad is a great way to pack in the protein with great nutrients! Quinoa can be cooked in advance and frozen in deli containers.

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Ingredients

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2 cups quinoa, cooked
2cups arugula
4cups baby spinach
3 kirby cucumbers, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
¼ cups sunflower seeds
2ounces Israeli feta cheese (optional)
8ounces silken tofu or vegan mayonnaise
2 medium shallots, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
2tbsp maple syrup
¼cup rice vinegar
Salt and black pepper, as needed

Directions

1.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth. Taste, and add a dash of salt or black pepper, if needed (vegan mayo has more flavor than plain tofu, so add less spice if using mayo, more if using tofu).
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2.
In a large bowl, combine greens, quinoa, vegetables, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing immediately before serving, and toss to coat.
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3.
Store extra dressing in airtight jar or container in the fridge for one to two weeks.
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