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Sweet Meets Savory: Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Pecan Brittle Delight

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A refreshing quinoa salad featuring strawberries and a crunchy pecan brittle.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa and cook with water, simmer for 15 minutes, then cool.
  2. Make pecan brittle by heating honey/maple syrup and pecans, then cool and break into pieces.
  3. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Combine quinoa, strawberries, and feta in a bowl, drizzle dressing, toss, and top with pecan brittle.

Notes

  • Feta cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the salad by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg