Quinoa Salad With Strawberries, Almonds & Feta Cheese


Ingredients:

  • 3 Cups Cooked Quinoa (1 Cup Dry Quinoa Cooked - See Notes Above)
  • 2 Small Persian Cucumbers, Ends Trimmed & Diced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Trimmed & Sliced Strawberries
  • 4 Green Onions (Scallions) Chopped
  • 1 Cup Fresh Parsley Leaves
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1/3 Cup Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds
  • 1/2 Cup Crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese
  • Baby Salad Greens

Dressing:

  • 3 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Liquid Honey
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste


Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked and cooled quinoa, cucumbers, strawberries, onions, parsley and mint leaves.
In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Pour over half the dressing on the salad ingredients and toss.
Taste, and add as much additional dressing as needed.
Arrange the baby greens on individual plates or a platter and then spoon the quinoa salad on top.
Sprinkle the almonds and feta (or goat cheese) on top of the quinoa and serve immediately.

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