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Strawberry Quinoa Salad

Strawberry Quinoa Salad

Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Quinoa Salad packed with flavor, combining sweet strawberries with nutritious quinoa for a delightful light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: LUNCH RECIPES
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups ripe strawberries chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 0.5 small red onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Quinoa Salad
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Let it cool for a bit.
  2. While the quinoa cools, chop 2 cups of ripe strawberries, 1 medium cucumber, and 1/2 small red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa with the chopped strawberries, cucumber, red onion slices, and 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
  5. Carefully toss the ingredients together, being cautious not to crush the strawberries.
  6. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra feta or fresh mint before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing the salad to preserve texture.

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