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Strawberry Avocado Feta Spinach Quinoa Salad

This strawberry avocado feta spinach quinoa salad is SO delicious and easy! It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and is great with grilled chicken too!

Course Main Course, Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Molly | Spices in My DNA

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for serving
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped, plus extra for serving
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Add water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the quinoa, stir, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Let cool.

  2. While quinoa is cooking, make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.

  3. Once the quinoa has cooled, place in a large bowl. Add the strawberries, spinach, feta, avocado, and basil. Toss to combine. Add the dressing and toss again to combine. Serve with extra chopped basil!