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A fresh and vibrant strawberry quinoa salad with sweet strawberries, fluffy quinoa, crispy garbanzo beans, and a zesty champagne vinaigrette. Light, flavorful, and perfect for any meal!
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
How Many Servings?
2-3 servings
Ingredients:
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| 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled) | |
| 1 cup toasted chickpeas | |
| 3 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix) | |
| 1 cup microgreens (optional) | |
| 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced | |
| 1/3 cup toasted walnuts | |
| 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese | |
| 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped | |
| 2 tablespoons fresh mint |
For the Champagne Vinaigrette:
| 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar | |
| 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup | |
| 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard | |
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil | |
| salt and pepper to taste |
Preparation
1
Prep Your Ingredients
Measure and prepare all your ingredients so everything is ready for easy assembly. If you haven’t already, make sure your quinoa is fully cooled and your garbanzo beans are crispy before starting.
Measure and prepare all your ingredients so everything is ready for easy assembly. If you haven’t already, make sure your quinoa is fully cooled and your garbanzo beans are crispy before starting.
2
Assemble the Base
In a large salad bowl, spread the fresh greens evenly as the base. Top with cooked quinoa, crispy garbanzo beans, sliced strawberries, micro greens, and toasted walnuts.
In a large salad bowl, spread the fresh greens evenly as the base. Top with cooked quinoa, crispy garbanzo beans, sliced strawberries, micro greens, and toasted walnuts.
3
Toss with Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4
Finish with Feta & Fresh Herbs
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, along with chopped parsley, mint, and dill, for extra freshness and flavor. Plate immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad as a light meal or a side dish.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, along with chopped parsley, mint, and dill, for extra freshness and flavor. Plate immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad as a light meal or a side dish.