Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat and calories, while cottage cheese is more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a healthier nut option, and sunflower seeds are less expensive.

Combine cooked quinoa with dried cranberries and chopped pecans in a bowl and toss well.

Place spinach on a serving platter as a base.

In a separate container, mix orange juice and apple cider vinegar.

Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the dressing mixture and shake well.

Spread the quinoa mixture over the spinach base.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.

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