Strawberry Quinoa Salad Recipe

By The Cooking Foodie · 35 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa well under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove bitterness.
2. Put the quinoa in a medium saucepan with 2 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and leave covered for 5 more minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
5. While the quinoa cooks, chop the strawberries, cucumber, avocado, feta, and nuts, and finely chop the mint.
6. In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and black pepper. Seal and shake well until emulsified.
7. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, cucumber, avocado, feta, nuts, and mint. Add the cooled quinoa, pour over the dressing, and toss gently until coated.
8. Serve right away, or chill 15–30 minutes for more flavor. Garnish with extra mint and nuts.

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