Description
A refreshing Cherry Quinoa Salad combining sweet cherries, crunchy sugar snap peas, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to eliminate its bitter coating.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa with water in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherries, trimmed sugar snap peas, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top just before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead by preparing the quinoa the day before. Store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg