Quinoa Salad

This super easy quinoa salad made with arugula, strawberries, goat cheese and pecans is both sweet and savory! High in protein and fiber, this salad delivers on both nutrition and flavor!

Overhead view of a salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and pecans

This salad is addictive! The quinoa is light and fluffy, the arugula delivers a nice peppery bite, the strawberries are sweet and juicy, the goat cheese adds a great punch of flavor, and the nuts offer great texture. The dressing has just the right balance of sweetness and acid to push it over the top.

How to make quinoa

Quinoa is simple to make. It’s similar to making rice, but it’s not as finicky. You put one part quinoa to two parts water or stock, along with a little bit of salt in your saucepan.

Bring it to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is light and fluffy.

The Dressing

The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made by blending together 1/4 cup strawberry jelly, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil.

Artzy Foodie Pro Tip: A puree of 8 ounces of strawberries and 2 tbsp honey is a great substitute for strawberry jelly.

Assembling the salad

Overhead view of a bowl of arugula, a bowl of quinoa, a bowl of chopped strawberries, a bowl of pecans, and a bowl of crumbled goat cheese

To a large bowl, add 4 cups baby arugula, a pint of sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, and 1/4 cup of pecans.

Add 1-2 cups of the cooked quinoa, depending how much you would like, and toss the salad in the vinaigrette.

Overhead view of a white platter of salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and pecans with wooden serving spoons

Does quinoa salad store well

Because the arugula tends to become soggy after it has been tossed in the dressing for a long period of time, it’s best to store the ingredients separately and toss together only as much as you will be serving.

Side view of a white bowl of salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and pecans

Healthy, fresh, flavorful, and delicious! Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you might also like:

Fresh Fruit Salad

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Southwestern Black Bean Salad

For more great recipes like this one, subscribe to Artzy Foodie to get all the latest tasty goodness straight to your inbox! And, be sure to follow and share on FacebookPinterest and Instagram!

Overhead view of a salad with strawberries, goat cheese, and pecans
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Quinoa Salad

This super easy quinoa salad made with arugula, strawberries, goat cheese and pecans is both sweet and savory! High in protein and fiber, this salad delivers on both nutrition and flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup quinoa
  • 1 Cup water and 1/2 tsp salt or 1 Cup stock
  • 4 Cups arugula
  • 1 pint strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 Cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 Cup pecans
  • 1/4 Cup strawberry jelly
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

For the vinaigrette

  • In a blender, add jelly, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth

For the salad

  • Combine quinoa, water (or stock) and salt, in sauce pan and bring to boil
  • Turn the heat to low and cover
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes until done, allow to cool
  • In large bowl, combine 1-2 cups (depending on how much you would like) cooked quinoa, arugula, strawberries, goat cheese, and nuts
  • Toss in the vinaigrette

Notes

A puree of 8 ounces of strawberries and 2 tbsp honey is a great substitute for the strawberry jelly.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 74.4mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword(s): Quinoa Salad, Quinoa Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Recipe Author: Niki Medlin
Did you try this recipe?Tag @artzyfoodie and hashtag it #artzyfoodie!

2 thoughts on “Quinoa Salad”

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Scroll to Top