Saturday, August 20, 2011

Avocado Strawberry Quinoa Salad


This super easy and delicious salad is such a perfect meal.  With slight tart and sweetness from the strawberries, creaminess from the avocado, spice from onion and crispness from lettuce accompanied by sprinkle of feta cheese and dressed with a hint of lemon juice and olive oil is all that you need for this.

The amount given below is just for one serving.  Add more or remove any vegetables you want.

Ingredients

1/4 cup cooked quinoa
4 strawberries, cut into quarters
1/2 avocado, cubed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 lettuce leaves, torn
5 grape tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp feta cheese
1/2 lemon, squeezed for juice
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Method

Mix the lemon juice, olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  In a big bowl, add the vegetables and strawberry, sprinkle with feta cheese and drizzle dressing.  Refrigerate.




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