This delicious superfood Strawberry Quinoa Salad is perfect for your lunch rotation. It's packed with fresh and vibrant fruit, creamy feta cheese and avocado, and can be topped with your favorite dressing!
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I will never not be impressed by the power of WHOLE FOODS! I love the way they make me feel—and the incredible flavor they bring to any dish. The freshness, the crispiness, and the crunch are just so lovely and taste so good!
This Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese is the epitome of a whole food AND superfood salad. Strawberries are full of antioxidants and are a good source of magnesium and potassium. Quinoa is packed with fiber and protein and supports your cholesterol and blood sugar. And don't get me started with feta cheese. It's a delicious healthy fat that's full of calcium to support healthy teeth and bones.
If that doesn't make you want to eat this salad, maybe the fact that it's so versatile will win you over. Make this salad perfect for the spring, summer, or even fall by swapping with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Watermelon for summer or apples for all would taste absolutely wonderful!
It's so light, so creamy, and so good! I know you're going to love it from the first bite.
ingredients for strawberry quinoa salad
Quinoa: I recommend using a microwavable bag of quinoa. It's so much easier to make and there's less of a chance of screwing it up.
Strawberries: Fresh, red, and beautiful, they taste so yummy!
Cucumber: For some freshness and crunch.
Onion: The sharp bite tastes so good paired with the other ingredients in this salad.
Feta Cheese: If you're new around here, this is one of my favorite cheeses. I love how creamy and tart it is.
Avocado: Another superfood! Avocados are a great source of fat.
Dressing: Choose your favorite here! I love this Pear Vinaigrette.
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To make this Strawberry Quinoa Salad, you will need a large salad bowl, cutting board, knife, measuring cups and spoons, sauce pot, strainer, and mixing spoon.
How to make this Strawberry Quinoa Salad
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
- Wash produce. Then, dice red onion, cucumber, strawberries, and avocado. Add to a salad bowl.
- Pour in feta cheese and stir.
- Once the quinoa is cooked and cooled, add to the salad bowl and stir.
- Toss with dressing of choice. Enjoy!
How do I cook quinoa?
I've messed up quinoa so many times and know how tricky it is to prepare. Over time, I've learned that the key to fluffy quinoa is using double the amount of water as quinoa. Then, cook uncovered until all the water has been absorbed. Depending on how much quinoa you used, the cooking time will vary.
After the water is absorbed, take the quinoa off the heat, put a lid on the pot, and let it steam for a few minutes.
The finished product will be a perfectly fluffy grain!
Salad swaps
Try a different grain like brown rice, couscous, or jasmine rice if you don't have quinoa on hand.
Make this salad dairy-free by leaving out the feta cheese or using a dairy-free alternative.
Add a protein like grilled chicken or steak or even fried tempeh to make this Strawberry Quinoa Salad a full meal.
Suggestions and recommendations for this Strawberry Quinoa Salad
How do I store this salad?
Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Do you have any tips for success?
Cook the quinoa correctly! Follow all package instructions.
What kind of dressing do you recommend?
I used a simple poppy seed dressing. A sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing or this Pear Vinaigrette would also taste delicious! You could even do some lemon juice and olive oil over top.
Do I serve this salad hot or cold?
Serve this salad chilled.
What other fruits do you recommend to use in this salad?
You can try bell peppers, chopped broccoli, blueberries, or tomatoes.
Looking for more delicious salad recipes? Check these out!
Strawberry Quinoa Salad Recipe
Equipment
- large salad bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- strainer
- Mixing spoon
- Sauce pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- ⅔ quart strawberries, ~approx 12 strawberries
- ½ english cucumber
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 small avocado
- ¼ cup dressing of choice
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
- Wash produce. Then, dice red onion, cucumber, strawberries, and avocado. Add to a salad bowl.
- Pour in feta cheese and stir.
- Once the quinoa is cooked and cooled, add to the salad bowl and stir.
- Toss with dressing of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
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1 serving (without dressing): 25 grams Carbs | 8 grams Fat | 6 grams Protein
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This was such a good meal! I had it for dinner with some salmon
Obsessed with this!! Added chicken and it’s the perfect meal prep lunch. I’ve been eating this all spring and summer.
I honestly don’t even like quinoa, but DANG! This recipe is one of my all time favorites. The flavor is amazing and it’s so easy to make!