Starwberry Feta Quinoa Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Strawberry Feta Quinoa Salad—a refreshing blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors perfect for any occasion. This nutrient-packed dish combines fluffy quinoa, juicy sliced strawberries, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and crisp baby spinach, creating a delightful balance of textures. Topped with slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch and aromatic fresh basil, this salad is dressed in a tangy-sweet balsamic honey vinaigrette that ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a stunning potluck contribution. Healthy, easy, and bursting with summer flavors, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 cups strawberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.333 cup slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
In a medium-sized pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature. Fluff it with a fork.
While the quinoa is cooling, hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices. Set aside.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into small strips, and measure out the crumbled feta cheese, slivered almonds, and baby spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, strawberries, feta cheese, baby spinach, slivered almonds, and basil leaves.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4426 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 768 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
