Strawberry-Quinoa Spinach Salad

Name: Strawberry-Quinoa Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 6 cups torn fresh spinach (about 5 ounces); 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette; 1/4 cup shredded Dubliner or Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

We make quinoa with spinach and strawberries year-round, but it's most fun when we go to the farmers market to get the season’s first berries. —Sarah Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
6 cups torn fresh spinach (about 5 ounces)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette
1/4 cup shredded Dubliner or Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, walnuts and quinoa. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.