This salad is light, nutritious and easy to make. Quinoa is a perfect protein on its own and when paired with all the other delightful ingredients in this salad, there’s even more nutritional punch to every bite. It’s a great summer salad to take to a bbq or picnic. If berries are out of season, feel free to use apples or pears.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c. quinoa, rinsed, cooked & cooled
• 1 c. strawberries, quartered
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 c. jicama, peeled and diced
• 1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced small
• 2 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced
• 2 tbs freshly chopped mint

Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over top and stir to combine.

CITRUS DRESSING

• ¼ c. olive oil
• 3 tbs lime juice
• juice of one orange
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• sea salt
• 2 tsp agave nectar
• 2 tbs rice vinegar

Mix dressing ingredients together in a blender or shaker bottle.