Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Feta

5 from 7 votes

Quinoa Salad with Feta is a true celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors. The combination of quinoa, kale, strawberries, feta cheese, and pistachios creates a salad that is both satisfying and nutritious.

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Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

Quinoa Salad

1 cup uncooked quinoa or 3 cups of cooked quinoa
2 cups strawberries hulled and halved
8 ounces feta cheese crumbled or cubed
1 large ripe avocado pitted and diced
1 cup raw unsalted pistachios (Note 1)
1/2 small red onion diced
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 1/2 cups shredded kale
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Salad Dressing

½ cup light olive oil or avocado oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
2-3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mustard
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to the package directions. They usually require you to rinse the quinoa well using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clean. Add it to a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water Add 1 3/4 cup of quinoa, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool almost completely. You can also use 3 cups of pre-cooked quinoao.
Add the quinoa, strawberries, feta, avocado, pistachios, red onion, and basil to a large salad bowl. Toss the shredded kale with the olive oil and use your fingers to rub it into the kale. This helps soften the texture and makes it easier to work with.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss well to coat. Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 3 day.

Recipe Equipment

Large bowl

Medium Saucepan

Notes

Note 1. Pistachios. You could also use chopped almonds or pecans.

Nutrition

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