Strawberry Spinach Salad with Quinoa
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Quick and easy and full of flavor, this strawberry spinach salad is a complete higher protein meal with added quinoa and almonds.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cup cooked quinoa see notes
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Paste see notes
- 16 ounces strawberries washed, cored, and quartered
- 1/2 small red onion sliced thinly
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 2/3 cup almonds sliced
- dressing of choice not added in nutritional information
- Optional - sliced vegan chicken
Instructions
- If you need to prepare the quinoa, prepare according to package directions for 1 1/2 cups cooked. I sub in vegetable broth for the water to give it extra flavor.
- Add in 1 teaspoon of Better than Bouillon vegetable paste. to the prepared quinoa. If you do not have the bouillon paste, then sub in 2 T of liquid aminos or low low sodium soy sauce. Set aside.
- Wash and cut the strawberries. I like to cut into quarters. Slice if that is your preference. Set aside.
- Slice 1/2 red onion thinly. I like to slice thinly and then cut the thin slices in half.
- Add the baby spinach, prepared quinoa, cut strawberries, sliced onions, and sliced almonds to a medium-large bowl. Toss gently.
- Drizzle your choice of dressing on top.
- Optional - add sliced cooked vegan chicken to the top of the salad.
Notes
If you choose to cook your quinoa rather than purchase pre-cooked quinoa, follow the package directions for 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa. You will start with 1/2 cup. Rinse well before cooking. I sub in vegetable broth for the water.
I season my prepared quinoa with bouillon paste. If you do not have this, use up to 1 Tablespoon of liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce. Start with 1 teaspoon and then add more to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3337IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg