Strawberry Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad
This strawberry goat cheese quinoa salad is the perfect addition to your summer menu. You're going to love how light and flavorful this dish tastes!
Ingredients
For salad:
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup quinoa cooked, tricolored variety
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup mint depending on love of mint, chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup sprouted grains crunchy
For dressing:
- 6 strawberry medium sized, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
For salad:
- In a large bowl gently mix together all ingredients.
- Gently toss with dressing just until the salad is moistened. You can also serve the dressing on the side if desired.
For dressing:
- In a blender add strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Blend on high until smooth. If the dressing is too thick simply add a bit more oil.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.