Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

This sweet and fruity Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette combines the fresh taste of strawberries and the deliciousness of oranges all in one salad.

Course Salad

Cuisine Quinoa

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 334kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 ½ cup fresh strawberries quartered
½ cup red quinoa
½ cup couscous I used pearl -***see note
5-7 basil leaves roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
4 oz. crumbled herbed goat cheese for vegan option use nut cheese
¼ cup sliced almonds
Orange Vinaigrette
6 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon orange zest

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Cook quinoa and couscous according to the package. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool.
Add the strawberries, basil. Toss with vinaigrette until well coated. Season to taste. Place in the refrigerator for several hours to let the flavors develop.
When ready to serve, add cheese, almonds, and more fresh basil.

Notes

Servings 6, Serving Size 116g, Calories 336, Fat 22.7g, Carbohydrates 26.2g, Protein 9.1g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 293mg, Potassium 160mg, Fiber 5g, Sugars 4.1g ****Note* If you are gluten free, make sure you use gluten free couscous or substitute quinoa. Lundberg Farms makes Roasted Brown Rice Couscous.

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