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Pear & Walnut Salad + Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Stove

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • Spinach
  • Arugula
  • Quinoa (cooked)
  • Green Pear (julienned)
  • Watermelon Radish (sliced, halved)
  • Walnuts
  • Chives

For the Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 2 Tbsp Strawberry Jam
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup EVOO
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Cook the Quinoa:

  • Bring quinoa and water to a boil - 1:2 ratio depending on how much salad you prepare! (i.e. 1/4 Cup Quinoa: 1/2 Cup Water). Roughly 1/4 Cup cooked per salad.
  • Cook until quinoa has absorbed all of the water - or the rings have popped! ~12-15 mins

Prep the Dressing:

  • Whisk ingredients together in a bowl until the jam is completely mixed with the oil and vinegar

Make the Salad:

  • Start with the greens and add in the toppings
  • Finish with the dressing and enjoy!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Plant-based, Vegan