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Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This fresh and flavorful Strawberry and Quinoa Salad is packed with protein-rich quinoa, juicy strawberries, crunchy cashews, and tangy feta, all tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Light, nutritious, and perfect for summer, it’s an easy, wholesome meal you’ll love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Dressing:
  • Juice of 1 lemon or 3Tbsp Lemon juice fresh is best, but can use bottled
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground musturd
  • Pinch Sea Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • For Salad
  • 1-2 cups cooked Quinoa see picture in post
  • 1 lb strawberries quartered or sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper 1/2 large red bell pepper or 1 small
  • 2 TBsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • ~1/4-1/2cup Cashews
  • 1/4- 1/2 cup Feta cheese
  • 3-4 cups of fresh baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Combine cooked and cooled quinoa with strawberries, bell pepper, rosemary and dressing.
  • Individual bowls toss with mixture with baby spinach and topp with feta and cashews as desired.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword high protein salad, summer salad