Strawberry Pecan Quinoa Salad

This Strawberry Pecan Quinoa Salad recipe is perfect for a hearty lunch or a light supper.

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I’ve become obsessed with quinoa.  It’s no wonder that it’s become so popular lately.  It’s a hearty grain that’s pretty mild in flavor which makes it perfect for recipes like this salad.

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One of the reasons I’m loving quinoa is it’s loaded with all kinds of good-for-you stuff like fiber, protein and vitamin B.  Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free.

And, it’s the perfect lunch option because I can make the quinoa ahead of time and store it in the fridge for lunches throughout the week. One of my favorite ways to make it is in my rice cooker – you can see how I do it here.

This Strawberry Pecan Quinoa Salad has become my new go-to lunch.  I love all of the different textures and flavors. Plus, because of the quinoa and kale, it’s packed with fiber which really keeps me going all day.

This recipe is piled with strawberries, bleu cheese and pecans and drizzled with sweet strawberry vinaigrette dressing. You could even top it with cooked chicken or tuna for added protein.

The greens and dressing for this recipe came from the Eat Smart Strawberry Harvest salad kit.  I have been a fan of Eat Smart Gourmet Salad Kits for a while now.

These pre-packaged salads are the fast and flavorful way to eat your veggies every day.  Each kit is packed with healthy superfoods and delicious extras that add flavor and texture.

They are chef-inspired salad kits that offer sophisticated blends of five or more superfoods (like kale, Brussels sprouts and quinoa) and include everything needed for a delicious salad – including toppings and dressing.

They are perfect for busy folks that are looking for innovative, convenient and healthy eating options that fit right in with a busy lifestyle.  I always have them on hand for quick salads for lunch and dinner.

My family loves the various flavor combinations and I love that they are getting good-for-you veggies at every meal.

My favorite so far has been the Strawberry Harvest.  I had it for lunch the other day and it was incredible.  It was loaded with kale, beet greens, broccoli and crispy quinoa.  Plus, there was this sweet strawberry vinaigrette dressing.

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Strawberry Pecan Quinoa Salad

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Side Dish

Servings: 2

Author: Christina Hitchcock

Ingredients

• 1 Eat Smart Strawberry Harvest Salad Kit
• 1 cup prepared quinoa
• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles

Instructions

• Divide salad kit equally among two salad bowls.
• Place 1/2 cup of quinoa on top of each salad.
• Top each salad with 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup cucumbers, 1/4 cup pecans and 1/8 cup bleu cheese.
• Drizzle with dressing included in Eat Smart salad kit.

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