Strawberry, Avocados, Spinach and Basil Quinoa Salad

Name: Strawberry, Avocados, Spinach and Basil Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup strawberries, diced; 3 Cups Baby Spinach; 1/4 cup basil, chopped; 1 large avocado, diced; 1/2 Cup feta, crumbled; Balsamic Vinegar

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:48:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories278.3 kcal (14%)

Total Fat11.4 g (16%)

Carbs35.3 g (14%)

Sugars2.9 g (3%)

Protein10.3 g (21%)

Sodium237 mg (12%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupquinoa

1 cupstrawberries

diced

3 cupsbaby spinach

¼ cupbasil

chopped

1avocado

large, diced

½ cupfeta crumbled

balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Step 1

Boil 1 3/4 cups water per cup of quinoa. Add quinoa to boiling water, then cover and reduce to low to simmer. Cook for 15+ minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool

Step 2

After quinoa has cooled, place in a large bowl and stir in balsamic vinegar. Use just enough to coat the quinoa.

Step 3

Add remaining ingredients and stir in with quinoa. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette