Starwberry Feta Quinoa Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Strawberry Feta Quinoa Salad—a refreshing blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors perfect for any occasion. This nutrient-packed dish combines fluffy quinoa, juicy sliced strawberries, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and crisp baby spinach, creating a delightful balance of textures. Topped with slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch and aromatic fresh basil, this salad is dressed in a tangy-sweet balsamic honey vinaigrette that ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a stunning potluck contribution. Healthy, easy, and bursting with summer flavors, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups strawberries
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0.333 cup slivered almonds
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.

Step 3

Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature. Fluff it with a fork.

Step 4

While the quinoa is cooling, hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices. Set aside.

Step 5

Chop the fresh basil leaves into small strips, and measure out the crumbled feta cheese, slivered almonds, and baby spinach.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, strawberries, feta cheese, baby spinach, slivered almonds, and basil leaves.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1732.7

Total Fat 102.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.7mg	0%
Sodium 4425.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 58.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 678.8mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 767.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 33.7%