Samantha Nicole The summer weather needs a salad that makes you feel the same way a beautiful day does: refreshed, content, sunny, and cheery! Well, there’s certainly a lot of cheer to be had in this Strawberry Pistachio Salad! The strawberries are juicy, vibrant, and sweet, especially when contrasted with the crisp lettuce and the nutty quinoa. Crunchy pistachios and sharp feta cheese add contrast, texture, and tons of flavor to each bite, as does the sweet, herbaceous, and tangy dressing that coats it all. If you’re looking for the true taste of the season, this Strawberry Pistachio Salad has you covered!
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the salad:
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced
- 6 cups leaf lettuce, washed
- 3/4 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup pistachios, roasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
Step 1 –Combine the cider vinegar, the maple syrup, the Dijon mustard, the basil, the garlic powder, the salt, the pepper, and the vegetable oil in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 2 –Shake the jar well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3 –Add the strawberries, the lettuce, the quinoa, the cranberries, the green onions, the pistachios, and the feta cheese to a large bowl.
Step 4 –Add the dressing, tossing to combine.
Step 5 –Serve.
