CRUMBLY GORGONZOLA STRAWBERRY QUINOA SALAD

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Baby spinach, strawberries, avocado, quinoa, pecans, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese are tossed with a lightly sweetened balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by BelGioioso Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bel Gioioso

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups baby spinach
2 cups strawberries, halved
1 avocado - halved, pitted, peeled and diced
½ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup pecans
¼ cup crumbled BelGioioso Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoons extra fine granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Prep the balsamic vinaigrette. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  • To assemble salad, place spinach in a large bowl. Top with strawberries, avocado, quinoa, pecans and Gorgonzola cheese. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 144.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Super Man
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Asnaku Lemma
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to bring to potlucks or picnics.


Sajib93 Gaming
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Asadking King
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The strawberries are sweet and juicy, the gorgonzola is salty and tangy, and the quinoa is nutty and chewy.


Rahat Al abdullah
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This salad is the perfect way to lighten up a summer meal. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


robert muzaza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand, so it's always different.


Emperor Desmond
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to bring to potlucks or picnics.


Rafi Gt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Sapana Baral
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Haffy IK
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The strawberries and gorgonzola are a match made in heaven.


Muhammad Tayyib
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I'm not usually a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and it paired really well with the other ingredients.


Gold T
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Luminathi Nkopo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand, so it's always different.


Rana Mudssir
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so light and healthy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dlamini Blessing
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This was a delicious and refreshing salad! The combination of sweet strawberries, salty gorgonzola, and nutty quinoa was perfect. I also loved the addition of the balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing. It was the perfect way to lighten up the salad