Strawberry Quinoa Salad
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Strawberry Quinoa Salad
Description
This cold salad features quinoa cooked and cooled to a light, fluffy texture as the base. Fresh chopped cucumbers provide crispness, while diced strawberries add sweetness and juiciness. Crumbled feta contributes a salty and creamy element balanced by crunchy sliced almonds and aromatic fresh mint. A dressing of extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar dressed with a pinch of coarse sea salt ties the ingredients together with a gentle tang and richness.
The salad is mixed thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly and served chilled or at room temperature. The contrast between the nutty quinoa, fresh produce, tangy cheese, and vinaigrette makes each bite lively and balanced. This recipe offers a nutritious option with a variety of flavors and colors suitable for warm weather or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup almond sliced
- 1/4 cup mint chopped, fresh
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- Pinch sea salt coarse
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Cool and fluff with a fork.
- While the quinoa cooks and cools, chop the cucumbers and strawberries and slice the mint. Mix together the olive oil and the white balsamic in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the cucumbers, strawberries, feta, almonds, mint and vinaigrette over the cooled quinoa. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top and toss to combine thoroughly. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 208IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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