Warm, Roasted Baby Potato & Spinach Salad With Red Quinoa
- 1 pound Tiny, Yellow Baby Potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2-1/2 teaspoons Salt, Divided
- 9 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Divided
- 1 cup Red Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 2 bags (7oz Each) Pre-washed Spinach Greens
- 1 cup Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 2 cups Large-cube Croutons
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed Through Garlic Press
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; line a baking sheet with foil.
- 1)Cut the baby potatoes in half and toss with the paprika, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper; add potatoes to the baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, until golden; remove from oven and keep warm.
- 2) While potatoes roast, prepare the quinoa by heating a small pot over medium heat; add 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil, then add the quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and stir to toast the quinoa for about 1-2 minutes; add the water, bring to the simmer, and cook covered for about 20-22 minutes, until water absorbs and little "rings" form around the edges of the quinoa. Then uncover the pot, and transfer quinoa to a small bowl to slightly cool while you prepare the remainder of the dish.
- 3)Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the lemon juice, the zest, 1 teaspoon of salt, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the 6 Tablespoons of olive oil, the dijon mustard and the pressed garlic; set aside.
- 4)Toss the spinach greens into a large bowl, add the warm, roasted baby potatoes, the cherry tomatoes, the croutons and the warm quinoa, and gently add in the vinaigrette; toss to coat. Check salt/pepper, and adjust if needed.
- 5)Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
potatoes, paprika, salt, olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, red quinoa, water, heirloom, croutons, lemon juice, lemon zest, dijon mustard, garlic
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/warm-roasted-baby-potato-spinach-salad-with-red-quinoa/ (may not work)