Strawberry quinoa salad
Between the sweet strawberries, smooth creamy feta, crunchy almonds and wholesome quinoa, this strawberry quinoa salad is bright, tasty and versatile.
Servings: 4 approx
Calories: 410kcal
Save
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa 180g, I used tricolor here but any kind is fine
- 1 lb strawberries 450g
- 4 oz feta 115g
- ½ cup chopped parsley a small bunch
- ½ cup almond slices 8tbsp
For the dressing
- ½ cup orange juice 120ml
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic crushed or finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- Save a few strawberries of similar size to decorate the plate, then cut the rest into quarters, halving larger ones as appropriate.
- Cut the feta into small dice.
- Put the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk, or into jar and shake together until blended.
- Put the quinoa in a bowl and pour over the dressing. Add the parsley and mix together.
- Add the strawberries, almonds and feta and gently mix them all through.
- Slice the reserved strawberries top to bottom and place around the edge of the plate to decorate. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 92.4mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 3.7mg