When we eat salad, all we want is great flavor and to feel full afterwards. Nothing is more disappointing than bland ingredients mixed in with your greens! That’s why we included fresh strawberries in our arugula quinoa salad recipe. If strawberries are not available, blueberries and raspberries are great alternatives.

The quinoa is light enough to mix evenly with the other ingredients and we’re crazy about the nutty flavor. Sunflower seeds provide a nice pop of savory texture, and the Parmesan cheese brings a nice, artisanal element to the finished product. Trust us—this arugula quinoa salad will quickly become a family favorite!

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A plate of an arugula quinoa salad, ready to enjoy for lunch.

Arugula Quinoa Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Arugula quinoa salad is perfect for lunch any time of year! It’s made with fresh strawberries, sunflower seeds, Parmesan cheese and homemade dressing—yum!
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Ingredients
 

Yield: 4 -6 servings
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dressing

  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp shallot, finely minced, or red onion
  • 4 Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt

salad

  • 4 cups baby arugula, packed
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup berries, (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
  • 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together salad dressing ingredients until they come together to form an emulsion. Let dressing sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, toss arugula with quinoa in a large salad bowl until well blended. Add berries, sunflower seeds, shaved Parmesan and dressing.
  • Toss gently to combine, season to taste with salt and pepper then serve immediately.

Notes

If you’re not a fan of vinaigrette, simply toss this salad with a little olive oil seasoned with salt and pepper to taste!
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Course: salads
Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 622mg, Potassium: 322mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g
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