Gluten-Free Spinach Quinoa Salad with Caraway Croutons

Looking to get more quinoa in your diet? Naturally gluten-free, quinoa deliciously partners up with spinach, cranberries, almonds, and croutons made from gluten-free Canyon Bakehouse Caraway Bread.
Looking to get more quinoa in your diet? Naturally gluten-free, quinoa deliciously partners up with spinach, cranberries, almonds, and croutons made from gluten-free Canyon Bakehouse Caraway Bread.

Canyon Bakehouse Spinach Quinoa Salad with Caraway Croutons

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

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• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

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• 6 slices Canyon Bakehouse Caraway Bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

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• 2 cups water

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• 1 cup uncooked quinoa

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• 2 cups fresh baby spinach

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• 1 teaspoon honey

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• 3/4 teaspoon curry powder

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• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

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• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

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• 1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds

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• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

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2. In large bowl combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro and bread cubes; gently toss to combine until evenly coated. Spread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the croutons and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

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3. Remove from oven; set aside to cool.

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4. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is soft and chewy. Fluff with a fork; set aside to cool.

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5. Meanwhile, steam spinach in a steamer over medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside.

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6. In a large bowl, whisk honey, curry powder, sea salt, pepper, lemon juice and remaining olive oil in a large bowl. Add quinoa, dried cranberries, spinach, almonds and crushed red pepper; gently toss to combine. Top with croutons and serve.

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