Strawberry and Arugula Quinoa Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dried quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 cups of fresh arugula
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped peans
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup basalmic vinaigrette
- Juice of one small orange or 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Bring water or broth and quinoa to a boil.
- Cover and reduce temperature to low.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until the water is completely absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- Prepare the salad on a large plate by layering the arugula first.
- Top with quinoa.
- Add strawberries, avocado, pecans, and goat cheese.
- To make the dressing: combine all ingredients into a small jar or tupperware. Shake until the ingredients are blended nicely.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and lightly toss.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
*If serving for one person, please see my above note on how to keep your leftovers.