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Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 1492 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Cup of Yum
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, agave nectar and salt.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1492
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.