Teacher Lunch Ideas with 5 Ingredients or Less
Indulge in this vibrant Teacher Lunch Idea featuring a delicious quinoa salad with only five ingredients. This quick and nutritious dish combines protein-packed quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, creamy feta cheese, and a sweet-tart balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy educators, this salad not only fuels your day but is also customizable based on your pantry staples. Enjoy an energizing lunch that keeps your taste buds happy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and allow it to cool slightly.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and roughly chop spinach.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped tomatoes, and spinach; stir well.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg