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Cherry, Arugula & Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds
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Description
Chewy protein-packed quinoa is paired with sweet cherries, pepper arugula, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds in this satisfying but light summer salad.
Ingredients
- 2-½ teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
- ½ teaspoons Coarse Ground Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
- ⅛ teaspoons Kosher Salt, Or To Taste
- ½ cups Cooked And Cooled Quinoa
- ½ cups Pitted And Halved Sweet Red Cherries
- 1 Tablespoon Crumbled Soft Goat Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Sliced Toasted Almonds
- 1 cup Packed Arugula
Preparation
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and maple syrup until emulsified. Season to taste with salt.
Add the quinoa and cherries to the dressing; toss until coated. Fold in the goat cheese and almonds. Separately, toss the arugula with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Plate the dressed arugula and top with the cherry-quinoa mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information:
404.7 calories, 22.7 grams fat, 4.1 grams saturated fat, 5.5 grams fiber, 16.6 grams sugar, 11 grams protein
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