Strawberry Quinoa Salad

Ready to add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your lunch routine? Strawberry Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and wholesome dish that combines fluffy quinoa with juicy strawberries, crisp greens, and a zesty homemade dressing. The result is a texture-rich salad that is both vibrant and stunning.

Course Salad

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 317kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

Salad

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced thin
5 ounces arugula
4 ounces goat cheese or vegan goat cheese
¼ cup pepitas pumpkin seeds

Dressing

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice
3 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or chia gel - see note

Instructions

In a large bowl combine quinoa, strawberries and arugula.
Blend mustard, honey, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, salt and peppers in a blender. Add oil in a steady stream and blend for 1 minute.
Toss salad with dressing and top with goat cheese and pepitas.

Notes

For lower calories and fat, use chia gel in place of the oil in the dressing. To do this combine ¼ cup water with 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Stir and allow to sit for 10 minutes to thicken.

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