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quinoa salad

August 22, 2016 By Fareen Leave a Comment

With all those fresh ingredients out there, summer is the best time for salads. I have to say, simple salads are just not for me. I love a salad with all the extras, like nuts and cheese.

This is one of my favourite salads. I first had a variation of this salad five years ago at Julie’s potluck. It was a copycat of Earl’s West Coast Salad and had delicious prawns and the most amazing dressing. Since then, I’ve made this salad many times, each time simplifying it a bit more so that I could make it anytime.

I use whatever greens I have on hand – romaine, spinach, kale – anything will do. It’s rare that I add the prawns, making it a perfect side salad that goes with anything. I also just use roasted nuts, something I always have on hand. The salad calls for strawberries but I just use what’s in my fridge. The avocado adds the perfect creamy touch. You need to try this salad, I’m sure it will become your favourite too!

Quinoa Salad

1 head of lettuce
2 cups cooked quinoa
8 large strawberries, quartered
1 avocado, cut into cubes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup roasted pecans
2 TB cilantro, chopped

Citrus Honey Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup oil
1 TB rice vinegar
1 TB honey
1 TB lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt
pepper

Combine dressing in a jar and mix well.  Place all the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and dress with the vinaigrette.

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