Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds
One can never have too many summer potluck side dishes in their recipe lineup. This fresh Strawberry & Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds is a surefire crowd pleaser.
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 149.2kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups tricolor quinoa rinsed & drained
- 1 ⅓ cups water
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet and let cool.
- In a serving bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, strawberries, almonds and green onions.
- Toss with the dressing. Serve.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, agave nectar and salt.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Points+), 3 (Old Points)
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 149.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.9g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 105.3mg | Potassium: 51.1mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 3.3g