Description
Strawberry Quinoa Salad–light and refreshing salad recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and dried
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup seedless cucumber (or de-seed it), peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice from one lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Put the rinsed and dried quinoa in a medium sauce pan and heat over medium high heat. Stir and allow to dry cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Set aside and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, strawberries, cucumbers, and mint. Add the dressing and stir to combine. Chill before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10.75g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15.25g
- Carbohydrates: 23.25g
- Protein: 2.75g