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Spinach Quinoa and Strawberry Salad with Feta and Pinenuts

Course: Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 dinner size salads or 2 entree salads
Author: Eva Marie
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Ingredients

  • 1 5- ounce bag baby spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 pint strawberries core and slice (hold out 2 strawberries for the dressing)
  • 1/3 cup quinoa
  • 1/3 cup pinenuts toasted
  • 1/4 cup sultanas or green raisins
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 -2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa in a fine strainer to remove the bitter coating and then place in a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
  • Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Drain off any excess water and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and honey.
  • Using the back of a fork, mash up one or two strawberries and whisk them into the dressing
  • Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • In a large salad or serving bowl, place the spinach, feta, remaining strawberries, quinoa, and raisins and toss.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle the pinenuts over the top and serve.

Notes

For the vegan version simply leave out the feta cheese.