Berry & Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad

Sweet and satisfying — fluffy quinoa with summer berries, goat cheese and a honey-lemon dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1½ cups water
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup raspberries
• 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Honey-lemon dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil
• Honey-lemon dressing: 1½ tbsp lemon juice
• Honey-lemon dressing: 1 tbsp honey
• Honey-lemon dressing: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Honey-lemon dressing: ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Honey-lemon dressing: Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa in the water until fluffy, then let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
3. Add the crumbled goat cheese, nuts and chopped basil.
4. Whisk the dressing and drizzle it over, tossing gently to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.