Strawberry Quinoa Salad
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Strawberry Quinoa Salad
Category
Salads
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, like parsley, chives, etc
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons Fustini's Citrus Oregano balsamic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup Fustini's Basil Crush olive oil
Ingredients
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Directions
- Cook the quinoa according to the directions (it&rsquo,s usually 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid, simmering for about 15 minutes let it cool.
- Once the quinoa is cooled, toss it with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the lemon dressing. You can do this based on your preference &ndash, add more if you want, or add it on after you make the entire salad!
- Stir in the strawberries, some of the fresh herbs, the lemon zest, a few cracks of black pepper, and the burrata cheese. Stir in any remaining herbs and add more dressing if you wish. Toss on the chopped pistachios.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Drizzle it over the quinoa and use any extras for serving.
Recipe Note
Great for a ladies' luncheon or a perfect recipe to go with some grilled chicken for a light summer meal. Adapted from howsweeteats.com