Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad

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The folks who promote California strawberries sponsored a national cook-off for kids and challenged them to come up with a quick creative recipe. A 12-year-old from Maryland took the prize for this grain salad, which the cook-off judge, a former MasterChef Junior winner himself, proclaimed easy, healthy and, of course most important, delicious. Recipe adapted from Danielle McNerney.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 ½ cups quinoa

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • cup lemon juice

  • cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 cups diced strawberries

  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Combine water, quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

  3. Add the cooked quinoa, strawberries, basil and feta to the dressing; stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
13g Fat
26g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Folate 75mcg 19%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Potassium 272mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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