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quinoa salad

A fresh and healthy quinoa salad with strawberries, spinach, and goat cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 0.33 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • to taste Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine cooked quinoa, baby spinach, sliced strawberries, goat cheese, and pistachios in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Notes

A light and nutritious salad perfect for summer lunches.