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Summer Quinoa Salad

Refreshing Summer Quinoa Salad: Burst of Flavor & Nutrition

Enjoy a vibrant Summer Quinoa Salad packed with fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy walnuts for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking.
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 pieces Avocados Choose ripe ones.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Chopped.
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts Toasted.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
  • 2 cups Fresh Arugula
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed.
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Extra-virgin preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be a substitute.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse quinoa under cool water and combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let it cool in a bowl.
  2. In a jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake well until emulsified.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chopped strawberries, avocado, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and arugula. Mix carefully.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure not to bruise the avocado and strawberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve salad immediately after dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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