Strawberry Quinoa Salad Recipe

Strawberry Quinoa Salad Recipe

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups baby spinach, or to taste
  • 2 cups walnuts
  • 1 (4 ounce) container feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced strawberries, or to taste
  1. Place quinoa in a saucepan. Pour 2 cups water over quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain; cool.
  2. Combine lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl; stir until dressing is combined.
  3. Pour half of the quinoa into a large salad bowl. Add 1 handful of baby spinach; stir together. Add 1 handful of walnuts, feta cheese, and strawberries; stir until mixed. Repeat layering and stirring quinoa, spinach, feta cheese, and strawberries until all ingredients are mixed together. Top with dressing.