Strawberry Arugula Spinach Quinoa Salad for Summer
Best Summer Salad Strawberry Arugula Spinach Quinoa Recipe. This refreshing salad combines juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and protein-rich quinoa with a tangy lemon-maple dressing. Perfect for a light, nutritious summer meal!
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa (about ¾ cup dry quinoa)
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta (Vegan)
- ½ cup slivered almonds (use candied almonds or candied pecans to make it even more delicious!)
Dressing
- ¼ extra virgin olive oil
- ½ large lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or vegan honey
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
Cook Quinoa
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Allow to cool before adding it to the salad.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Blend it up using a small immersion blender, or add it to a small blender.
- Once it is smooth and thoroughly combined, stir in the poppyseeds and set aside.
Salad Assembly
- In a very large bowl, add the quinoa, spinach, arugula, avocado, strawberries, onion, almonds, and feta.
- Pour on the dressing right before you are ready to serve, and toss gently to combine. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage: This salad does not keep well overnight. If you aren't eating all of it right away, keep the ingredients stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Assemble right before you are ready to eat.
Greens: Feel free to use any greens you like in this salad. If you only want to use spinach, or only want to use arugula, simply double the amount. Mixed greens also work beautifully in this salad.
Protein: Add your favourite grilled protein on top to make this a meal. I love to add balsamic grilled tofu on top, and garlic toast on the side for a delicious filling summer dinner.
If serving this as a meal it makes 2-3 servings.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12.5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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