Strawberry Quinoa Salad
The Strawberry Quinoa Salad combines cooked quinoa with diced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and avocado, tossed in a dressing of choice. This salad offers a fresh, colorful mix of textures and mild sweet-savory flavors suitable for chilled serving.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quinoa cooked
- ⅔ quart strawberries ~approx 12 strawberries
- ½ English cucumber
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 avocado small
- ¼ cup dressing of choice
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
- Wash produce. Then, dice red onion, cucumber, strawberries, and avocado. Add to a salad bowl.
- Pour in feta cheese and stir.
- Once the quinoa is cooked and cooled, add to the salad bowl and stir.
- Toss with dressing of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve the salad chilled for best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Poppy seed, Vidalia onion, or pear vinaigrette dressings work well; simple lemon juice and olive oil is also a good option.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.