Strawberry quinoa salad to go


Strawberry quinoa salad with cucumbers, feta and basil in a mason jar

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked Royal tri-color quinoa
  • One cucumber, sliced
  • A handful of strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh basil

Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Follow package instructions and cook the quinoa. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cucumber and strawberries.
  3. Mix all the dressing ingredients together until well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust spices if needed.
  4. In two mason jars, assemble the salads starting with the quinoa as a base, the cucumbers, strawberries, feta and then basil. Add the dressing when ready to serve, mix well and enjoy.