The orginal recipe from Imperial Sugar used strawberries. I bought a few pints of blueberries and I subbed them for the strawberries. Boston Lettuce was subbed for the spinach. I didn't add the avocado or the pecans but added some grape tomatoes and jalapeno goat cheese.
I always buy red quinoa. Trader Joe carries it and I bring a few bags back to NY since we don't have a local Trader Joe's.
Ingredients:
6 cups baby spinach ( used Boston Lettuce)
2 cup strawberries, halved ( used Blueberries)
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced ( didn't have)
1/2 cup cooked quinoa ( cooked in chicken broth)
1/4 cup pecan halves ( used almonds)
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese ( used Jalapeno Goat cheese)
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoons or more, to taste Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
Directions:
Assemble salad
Place washed lettuce or spinach in a large bowl and top with the berry of your choice, avocado, quinoa, pecans and goat cheese.
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and sugar in a small bowl.
Pour dressing on top of salad and gently toss to combine.
This looks like something Monica would like. Going to pass this one on to her. Beautiful photo
ReplyDeleteIt's good Myra! Hope she likes it.
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This recipe has my name written all over it, Linda. Wish I had a fork-that photo makes me wanna dig right in.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look and see if the grocery store carries red quinoa-I have regular and multi colored if not. Is there a difference in the taste?
Jalapeno goat cheese? Be still my heart........
Carol- Mary went to a goat farm called "The dancing goat" and asked me if I wanted some jalapeno cheese. She didn't have to ask me twice!
DeleteBe still my heart! Dang that looks so real that I can stick a fork right through the screen. The colors just come alive. Between you and Carol making these salads, I'm going to have to try quinoa now.
ReplyDeleteCyndy- I really like quinoa. If Randall is anything like Gabe he won't eat it. You know what? Who cares? More for you.
DeleteStopping by from Say G'day Saturday to check out your gorgeous salad. Looks so fresh and delicious! Have pinned!
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Linda, that is one gorgeous salad. It may be 3 a.m. C but I could devour this salad instead of my hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteMust send my daughter to look for red quinoe as I've only had white. Heaven knows, Ray doesn't like unfamiliar items on the grocery store! LOL
Thanks, Linda.
Angela- I don't know why I like the red. The white is just as good. Tell Ray not to worry and just go for the white quinoa(wink)
DeleteLooks like such a yummy salad with a great variety of flavors incorporated! I love the mix of colors as well!
ReplyDeleteThe red quinoa worked out without me really knowing when I made it! It taste as good as it looks.
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LOVE IT! Stumbled and pinned. Thanks for stopping by The Yuck Stops Here recipe link party this week, see you next week! HUGS
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheryl! I always love The Yuck Stops here and I appreciate you hosting the party.
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Appreciate the stumble and pin.
Happy to do it and glad to see you again! HUGS
DeleteI love a recipe with variety. Blueberries are sooo good in these types of dishes. I use a red/white quinoa blend that I get at Costco. It's a great balance. Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Please come back and visit Thursdays at 9:00 PM EST. I'm off to pin! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't belong to Costco, if there was one close I know I would love it but I am lucky to have TJ's!
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Healthy and refreshing -- perfect for summer! Pinned and tweeting! :)
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DeleteI absolutely love the combination of this salad! It looks amazing! Saying hello from tickle my tastebuds!
ReplyDeleteCathy @ three kids and a fish
Hi Cathy- hope you enjoyed it as much as I did :-)
DeleteI love salads and your Blueberry Quinoa salad looks and sounds perfect for a nice summer meal or when company arrives. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
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Kathy Shea Mormino
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Hi Kathy- thanks for stopping by and I'll be posting on Clever Chicks Blog soon!
DeleteWhat a beautiful and delicious salad! I think it turned out well for the substitutions.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I'm featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
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Thank SO much Virginia! See you tomorrow.
DeleteThank you SO much Virginia! I love blueberries and had them in the house so I thought- why not add them to something healthy! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did-
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Linda
Thanks so much for joining the Say G’Day Linky Party. We have pinned your post to the Say G’Day Saturday board! Hope you can join in again this weekend!
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Natasha in Oz
G'Day Natasha! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteGreat post! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays :D Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
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DeleteWhat a beautiful salad! So tasty and amazing for you too. Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteHi Cynthia- always look forward to In and Out of the Kitchen link party and appreciate you hosting!
DeleteI like adding fruit and nuts to a salad. Never thought to add quinoa. I think I would like it this way, scattered throughout a green salad. Thanks for sharing, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHey Michelle,
DeleteQuinoa is one of my favorites and try to use it as much as possible and it's a good addition to the salad.
See you tonight at SEE YA AT THE GUMBO!
Linda
That is a beautiful salad! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the pin!
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