Don’t you love the way adding a sweet fruit to a non-sweet recipe makes an explosion of flavours in your mouth? We sure do! That’s why we’ve loved this recipe from @mjandhungryman. And now, we share it with all of you!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries quartered
• 1/2 cup Quinta quinoa
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 5-7 basil leaves roughly chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger or freshly grated
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 4 oz. crumbled herbed goat cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds Orange vinaigrette
• 6 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp orange zest
PREPARATION:
• For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Cook quinoa and couscous according to package instructions. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Transfer to a mixing bowl and allow to cool.
• Add strawberries and basil. Toss with vinaigrette until well coated. Season to taste. Place in the refrigerator for several hours to let the flavours develop.
• When ready to serve, add cheese, almonds, and more fresh basil.
We hope you enjoy the salad as much as we do, and if you have any thoughts or comments on it, please let us know on our Facebook page. We’ll love to read them!
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