Strawberry Quinoa Salad

Yield: 2 servings

Prep: 10

Total: 10

A healthy, filling salad tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, creating the perfect blend of flavors!

Ingredients

6 cups baby spinach
2 cup strawberries, halved
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
½ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup pecan halves
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, or more, to taste Instructions

Instructions

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
To assemble the salad, place spinach in a large bowl; top with strawberries, avocado, quinoa, pecans and goat cheese. Pour dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately.

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