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Home » Recipes » Salad and Salad Dressings

Quinoa Spinach Salad Recipe

Published: Jan 22, 2023 · Modified: Jan 24, 2025 by Debra Clark · 19 Comments

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This Quinoa Spinach Salad Recipe is a quick and simple salad that uses quinoa, spinach, onions, tomatoes, avocado, basil, and is topped with a tangy salad dressing. It's perfect for lunch or as an easy side dish to your favorite meal.

Next time try this Kale Superfood Salad for an easy side dish or lunch.

Spinach garbanzo bean salad in white bowl.
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  • Ingredients
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  • FAQ's   
  • Tips
  • Variations  
  • Storage
  • Related recipes
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  • Spinach Garbanzo Bean Salad

Why you'll love this recipe    

✔️  Lots of bright fresh flavors which are perfect during the winter months.

✔️  It's healthy, full of iron, protein and so many other things that are good for you.

✔️  This recipe is simple to follow, and budget-friendly.

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • baby spinach
  • garbanzo beans
  • cooked quinoa
  • cucumber
  • radishes
  • green onions
  • celery
  • salad dressing
  • salt & pepper

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Cook the quinoa drain well, set aside to cool.
  2. Add the spinach to a large salad bowl.
  3. Drain the garbanzo beans & rinse well - add them to the bowl.
  4. Clean the cucumber, radishes, green onions and celery, thinly slice.
  5. Add the quinoa to the spinach and top with the vegetables.
  6. Season with salt & pepper, toss with a store bought Italian salad dressing or make your own red wine vinaigrette. Whichever you prefer!

Equipment

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  • saucepan
  • colander 
  • large salad bowl
  • knife and cutting board
Spinach Garbanzo bean salad

FAQ's   

What is quinoa?

Quinoa is a seed that you can eat. It's full of protein and has many other healthy things in it like iron, fiber u0026amp; magnesium.

How do I cook quinoa?

Add one cup of quinoa and one and a half cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low, allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered for another 5 minutes.

Where can I find quinoa?

You can find quinoa at your local grocery store near the rice.

Tips

  • If you don't have Italian dressing on hand, a vinagrete or even a quick dressing made with olive and vinegar would taste great on this salad.
  • Make sure that you drain the quinoa and the garbanzo beans well before adding them to your salad you don't want the moisture to make your salad soggy.
  • Slice your vegetables thinly and evenly so that you get delicious vegetables mixed in with your salad greens.
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Variations  

  • Grape or cherry tomatoes can be added to this recipe for extra flavor.
  • You can add leftover chicken or steak to the salad for more protein.
  • For something different, you can use brown rice or couscous instead of quinoa.
  • Feel free to add any vegetables that you enjoy to this salad.
  • Goat cheese would also make a tangy and flavorful to this fresh salad recipe.

Storage

This salad is best served freshly made. However it can be assembled and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Just make sure that you do not dress the salad if you are going to prepare it ahead.

Related recipes

  • Southwest Salad Recipe - I love the combination in this salad.
  • Garden Salad Recipe with Creamy Vinaigrette - all the bright fresh goodness in an a bright fresh salad.
  • Honey Glazed Orange Salad with Pistachios - this is super yummy, oranges and pistachios to go well together.
  • Healthy Superfood Salad - loads of crunch and goodness in this simple side dish!

Serve with 

This Spinach Garbanzo Bean Salad is great by itself but I like to pair it with;

  • French Onion Chicken Bake - it's perfect with the rich gravy!
  • Instant Pot Pork Loin with Balsamic Glaze - another terrific combination - that glaze is delicious!
  • Fresh Rolls made from frozen dough - so easy to make and the perfect side dish any meal!

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Green salad in bowl.
5 from 3 votes

Spinach Garbanzo Bean Salad

An easy to make spinach salad with crunchy celery, radishes, tomatoes, onions, garbanzo beans and quinoa. Tossed in a light dressing this is a great meal or easy side salad.
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 14.5 oz garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cucumber
  • 4 radishes
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 stalk celery
  • salad dressing
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Start by cooking the quinoa in well salted water. Follow the package directions. When cooked, remove from heat & drain well.
  • Add the spinach to a large salad bowl. Drain the garbanzo beans & rinse well - add them to the bowl.
  • Clean the cucumber, use a spoon & remove the seeds if desired, thinly slice. Also slice the radishes, green onions & celery - I sliced them on the bias, just to make them a bit prettier.
  • Add the quinoa to the spinach and top with the vegetables.
  • Season with salt & pepper, toss with salad dressing and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5788IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 5mg

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    1. christine says

      February 14, 2016 at 11:28 am

      I'm so jealous of this experience. Looks beautiful. The salad sounds delicious. I love using quinoa in salads too. Oh and those eggs you got look marvelous!

      Reply
    2. Healing Tomato says

      February 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Spinach and garbanzos make for a very delicious salad. I never thought of putting the 2 together. The quinoa adds a nice texture to this recipe.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 13, 2016 at 7:09 pm

        I'm such a quinoa fan - great flavor & texture, thanks Healing Tomato!!!

        Reply
    3. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      February 10, 2016 at 5:36 pm

      I love that you added quinoa to this salad. I love the extra texture.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 10, 2016 at 6:34 pm

        Thanks Michelle!

        Reply
    4. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

      February 10, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      This is a beautiful dish. Wonderful colors. Healthful ingredients all pulled together with your creative dressing. Just one question about the dressing. You list Red Wine "Vinaigrette" which sounds like a dressing in and of itself. Or did you mean Red Wine Vinegar? Either way it sounds super yummy with the marmalade!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 10, 2016 at 6:37 pm

        Oh my gosh, thank you so much for bringing that to my attention KC - it's been that way forever (embarrassed!), yes you are correct it should read vinegar - it's an easy and delicious vinaigrette and the marmalade gives it just a sweet touch! Thank you!!

        Reply
    5. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

      February 10, 2016 at 8:58 am

      This looks delicious! Love easy meals! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tara says

      February 09, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      Everything looks divine but I am in love with your salad!!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 09, 2016 at 4:29 pm

        Thank you so much Tara - we really enjoyed it and are having it for dinner again tonight. I hope you give it a try!

        Reply
    7. Patty Haxton Anderson says

      February 09, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Thanks for sharing the photos of your weekend and those breakfast items looked great. Your salad is simply gorgeous itself.

      Reply
    8. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says

      February 09, 2016 at 10:12 am

      A recipe after my own heart!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 09, 2016 at 4:29 pm

        Thanks Suzy!

        Reply
    9. Angela says

      February 09, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Looks like a beautiful place you visited!! And this salad, yup I am going to love this one for sure!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 09, 2016 at 8:10 am

        Thanks Angela!!!

        Reply
    10. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

      February 09, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Thx for sharing the experience and the food!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 09, 2016 at 8:11 am

        You bet Peter - I hope you give this a try!

        Reply
    11. linda spiker says

      February 08, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous and love those eggs!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        February 09, 2016 at 8:13 am

        The eggs were just delish and a great weekend! Always love a great salad!!

        Reply
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