With its unique combination of sweet strawberries, nutty quinoa, and tangy feta, the strawberry quinoa and feta salad is a delectable dish that offers a vibrant explosion of flavors. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a delightful side dish to complement your main course, this salad fits the bill. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also packs a nutritional punch with its protein-rich quinoa, antioxidant-laden strawberries, and calcium-rich feta. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this delectable salad, ensuring you find the perfect combination of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds.
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STRAWBERRY QUINOA SALAD
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 326 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STRAWBERRY QUINOA SALAD
This healthy gluten-free strawberry quinoa salad has mint, feta and avocado with a honey-lime dressing.
Provided by Alyssa
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or allow to chill in the fridge for 30 - 60 minutes.
- Optional mix-ins include: tofu, chickpeas, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp or grilled steak.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 227 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g
QUINOA SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA
This a great healthy side dish or a quick lunch, if you have more than one serving.
Provided by Elizabeth
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate quinoa in a large bowl until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Stir feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 911.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
STRAWBERRY AND FETA SALAD
This unusual combination of strawberries, feta cheese, toasted almonds and romaine lettuce in a sweet and tangy dressing is sure to please your guests. A guaranteed pleaser for any potluck or BBQ meal!!!
Provided by Andrea Longo Policella
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
QUINOA SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES
This side dish brings all the flavors from a classic strawberry and spinach salad with poppy seed dressing into a light but filling grain salad. The mildly creamy dressing keeps the salad moist without weighing it down. Soaking the shallot in ice water cuts some of its sharp bite and prevents the entire dish from tasting like onion.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 cup quinoa; let cool. Soak 1 thinly sliced shallot in ice water, 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the quinoa along with 2 cups baby spinach, 1 cup diced strawberries and 1/4 cup chopped salted almonds. Whisk 2 tablespoons each sour cream, olive oil and cider vinegar with 1 teaspoon each sugar, poppy seeds and kosher salt; season with pepper. Toss the quinoa salad with the dressing. Let stand 10 minutes.
STRAWBERRY-QUINOA SPINACH SALAD
We make quinoa with spinach and strawberries year-round, but it's most fun when we go to the farmers market to get the season's first berries. -Sarah Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, walnuts and quinoa. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries. Look for berries that are plump and red, with no bruises or blemishes.
- If you don't have cooked quinoa on hand, you can cook it according to the package directions. Be sure to rinse the quinoa well before cooking.
- To make the dressing, you can use either red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar. If you don't have either of those, you can use lemon juice instead.
- If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried mint as you would fresh mint.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Strawberry quinoa salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish or main course. It's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up fresh strawberries. The combination of sweet strawberries, nutty quinoa, and tangy feta cheese is sure to please everyone at your table.
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