Harvest Quinoa Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Written on 06/23/2026
Keisha Monroe


Submitted by: Keisha Monroe,  listens to Sade
 

I started making this for meal prep on Sundays and now I can't stop. It's filling enough to be a full lunch, it travels well, and it honestly gets better after sitting in the fridge for a day.


Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled

  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly

Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with dressing, and toss again to coat evenly.


Serve chilled or at room temperature. Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it heartier. Great packed for work — just keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat.