Quinoa, Arugula, Strawberry, Goat Cheese, Pine Nut Salad
 
 
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Recipe type: Salad
Ingredients
  • Quinoa, about 1 cup before cooking - you can buy this at Costco, a huge bag for about $9-$10
  • Arugula – Trader Joe’s sells this bagged for $1.99 – $2.99. You could substitute regular greens, but I like the spicy flavor of the arugula.
  • Lettuce – I added this just because we had it from the garden
  • Strawberries, sliced
  • Goat cheese, crumbled on top - Costco sells a Kirkland brand goat cheese that is super yummy and affordable. It comes in a two-pack for around $5 or $6.
  • Pine nuts, lightly toasted - these can be expensive, a little bit goes a long way. I recommend checking bulk bins at your local stores or Costco.
  • Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Make your quinoa (I recommend making in the rice cooker).
  2. Wash and dry arugula and/or lettuce.
  3. Slice strawberries.
  4. Toast pine nuts, I just threw them into a little sauce pan and put on medium-heat until golden brown.
  5. Throw it all together and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Toss to coat.
Recipe by A Happy Hive at https://ahappyhive.com/quinoa-arugula-strawberry-goat-cheese-pine-nut-salad/