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Spinach Quinoa and Strawberry Salad with Feta and Pinenuts
Course:
Salad
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
25
minutes
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.