Strawberry Quinoa Salad

An ancient grain pairs with the freshest flavours of the season. Prepare the components of this salad ahead but combine them at the last minute for best flavour and colour.

Preparation time

20 minutes

Ready in

35 minutes

Cooking Time:

Makes

6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (50 mL)canola oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each granulated sugar and salt
  • Pepper

Salad:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) quinoa
  • 2 cups (500 mL) sliced fresh Ontario Strawberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Peas, thawed if frozen
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Mint
  • 1 Ontario Green Onion, thinly sliced
     

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice and zest, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Salad:  Place quinoa into colander. Remove any pieces of grit; rinse well under cold running water. Transfer to medium saucepan and add 2 cups (500 mL) water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain off any liquid. Transfer to bowl. Stir in dressing.  

To serve; add strawberries, peas, mint and green onion; mix well.

Nutritional Information

1 serving (when recipe serves 8):

  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 21 grams
  • Calories: 172
  • Source Of Fibre
     

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