Strawberry Quinoa Salad
PIN IT!I started this post last week in the Philippines and got as far as three words before I gave up. Maybe it’s just me, but when I have a view like this, it’s pretty hard to focus on typing.
I can’t wait to write about this trip. It was one of the most life changing trips for a few reasons. But don’t worry, I’m sharing tomorrow. Today, we’re talking about quinoa. And not just boring quinoa, a perfect strawberry quinoa salad!
This is summer in a bowl. I’ve made it three times since it’s creation (three weeks ago) and I can NEVER get enough of it. The mix of the quinoa with the crispy greens, fresh juicy strawberries and tomatoes and roasted yellow beets. Then it’s topped with goat cheese and a tangy vinaigrette. It’s just a big bowl of happy.
Plus, I’m completely obsessed with brown tomatoes. Ever had them? OMG. They are like the juiciest, most delicious tomatoes ever in the entire world. Oh and yellow beets? I want to date them. Beets are my favorite food, but red beets always stain my hands, my cutting board, my life. Instead of looking like I killed the purple teletubby, I opted for yellow beets, which do not stain anything! Win Win! Plus, they are super pretty paired with the bright red strawberries, don’t you think?
I’m so tired so I apologize in advance if this doesn’t make any sense or is void of any personality. I’m still real jet lagged and exhausted. But, I hope to be back to fighting form tomorrow. So, until then. Salad! Do it.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FRESH, DELICIOUS RECIPE FOR THIS STRAWBERRY QUINOA SALAD!
Nutritional information per cup:
Calories: 290.5
Fat: 15 grams
Carbohydrates: 20 grams
Fiber: 3.2 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 6
Claire
Tags:fresh and easy recipes, quinoa recipes, salad recipes, spring salad recipes, strawberry recipes
This salad sounds absolutely wonderful. Love all the colors!