Spinach Quinoa Salad with Yogurt Honey Dijon Dressing

Salad Ingredients: Makes 1 serving

Salad and Salad Dressings

1 cup baby spinach
1/3 cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp red onion, julienne sliced
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1 hard boiled egg, halved or diced
2 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
3 tbsp greek yogurt, honey dijon dressing (recipe below)

Directions
Prepare salad with all ingredients, including dressing.

Serving Size:
1 full salad

Nutrition:
(full salad): Cal: 350, Total Fat: 11g, Sat Fat: 3g, Sodium: 580mg, Carbs: 26g, Protein: 34g, Sugar: 2.5g, Fiber: 6g

Greek Yogurt, Honey Dijon Dressing Ingredients: Makes 10 servings

1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup dijon mustard
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp chives, minced

Directions

Place all ingredients, except chives, in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Stir in chives.

Serving Size:
1.5 fluid oz dressing

Nutrition:
Cal: 80, Total Fat: 1.5g, Sat Fat: 1g, Sodium: 150mg, Carbs: 7g, Protein: 1.5g, Sugar: 6g, Fiber: 0g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

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