Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds

Name: Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 Cups
Ingredients: ⅔ cups tricolor quinoa; 1 ⅓ cups water; 1 cup sliced strawberries; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 2 green onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons agave nectar; ¼ teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3 Cups
Calories
1492 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine
American

Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds

Lauren Clark

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One can never have too many summer potluck side dishes in their recipe lineup. This fresh Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds is a surefire crowd pleaser.

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Ingredients

Servings

⅔ cups tricolor quinoa rinsed & drained
1 ⅓ cups water
1 cup sliced strawberries
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 green onions thinly sliced

The Dressing:

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet and let cool.
In a serving bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, strawberries, almonds and green onions.
Toss with the dressing. Serve.

The Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, agave nectar and salt.

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Serving 0.5Cup Calories 149.2kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17.9g (6%) Protein 4.1g (8%) Fat 7.6g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Sodium 105.3mg (4%) Potassium 51.1mg (1%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)