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Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad

Jun 13, 2015 7 Comments

Strawberry spinach quinoa salad screams summer with fresh strawberries and simple balsamic dressing. This dish is both simple and delicious!

Strawberry spinach quinoa salad makes a light and refreshing side salad or main dish for any summer occasion. In season ingredients and protein-packed quinoa make the perfect combination!

“Doesn’t this strawberry spinach quinoa salad look SO fresh and DELICIOUS guys!!??” Those were the exact words I said to Ted and Joey when I made this salad the other night. My guys looked at each other and exchanged THE look. What’s THE look between the Serbinski boys?

The look at dinner usually means, “man I wish Mom made homemade pizza to go alongside this strawberry spinach quinoa salad.” Who am I kidding? They probably would have rather had the pizza in lieu of the salad and grilled chicken, but since I spend most days chasing two boys under two, Dad doesn’t complain much about the food I make. Joey? Well he hasn’t quite gotten that memo yet but he’s learning.

“Hey Mom, I don’t know what you are cooking. But I’m hungry!” I’m pretty sure this guy will never complain about my cooking… knock on wood…

I first made this strawberry spinach quinoa salad for myself a few weeks ago when I wanted something light and healthy for lunch. I didn’t try feeding it to Joey then; I wanted a relaxing moment during his nap where I could eat my lunch in peace and not run around picking up quinoa off my hardwood floor. But when I served it for dinner last week, he happily ate a few spoonfuls of the salad and picked out the strawberries when he realized that was an option too.

Strawberry spinach quinoa salad makes a light and refreshing side salad or main dish for any summer occasion. In season ingredients and protein-packed quinoa make the perfect combination!

This salad makes a satisfying lunch or dinner option. I forgot to mention there’s a light balsamic vinaigrette that gets mixed in as well. Topped with grilled chicken or steak and you’ve got a complete, protein-packed meal. What’s also great is the salad can be kept at room temperature for an hour or two, so if you are headed to a BBQ, potluck, or picnic, this is a fresh crowd-pleasing dish to pass!

I shared this simple strawberry spinach quinoa salad over at my friend Kristen’s blog, Practical Mommy. What I love about Kristen and her writing is simply stated in her blog’s title: it’s PRACTICAL. And us moms need practical, real-life shortcuts to make our lives easier. Kristen shares just THAT!

So here’s to summer salads! And yes, next time I make this salad I’ll please the guys and serve it with pizza too. What a mom…. Am I right?!

Strawberry spinach quinoa salad screams summer with the fresh strawberries and simple balsamic dressing. Topped with grilled chicken and you have a meal!

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Comments

  1. Sabrina @ NutritiouslySweet says

    June 14, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Mmm quinoa and strawberries sound like a delicious combo! I haven’t made qunioa in a while, may have to pick some up next time at the store!

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  2. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    June 14, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Strawberries and spinach are such a great combo. I can only imagine how delicious this quinoa salad is!

    Reply
  3. Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas says

    July 1, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    You’re a good Mom! I’d take this salad even without the pizza! Looks fresh, light and perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks so much Linda!

  4. Cathy says

    June 11, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    I just made this! And it was eaten in its entirety at the potluck that I brought it to. Thanks! http://cathyscleaneatingchronicles.blogspot.com/2016/06/strawberry-quinoa-salad.html

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 23, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Woohoo!!!!

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