Quinoa and Strawberry Salad with Apple-Lime Dressing
This fresh, summer salad is the perfect accompaniment for your summer BBQ. The flavour of the fresh strawberries and mint are brought to life with the apple-lime dressing. Quinoa is a healthy, plant-based source of protein and gluten free too.
Ingredients
- Salad ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp freshly chopped mint
- 3 tsp dry roasted pistachios
- Vinaigrette ingredients
- ¼ cup Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp Chantal Organics Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Chantal Organics Apple Syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
instructions
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Step 1.
Cook the quinoa according to the packet directions and set aside to cool.
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Step 2.
Prep the strawberries, cucumber, avocado, spring onions and mint and add to a large bowl.
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Step 3.
Mix all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight lid until well combined.
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Step 4.
Add the cooled quinoa to the large bowl and drizzle with lime Vinaigrette. Stir to combine.
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Step 5.
Sprinkle the pistachios on top and serve immediately.
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