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By: MadelinePosted: 05/04/2021Updated: 05/04/2021

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Make this Strawberry Quinoa Salad recipe for a refreshing spring lunch. Mix cooked quinoa with chopped strawberries, cucumber, fresh mint and feta for a delicious cold quinoa salad.

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Prepare this cold quinoa salad for the perfect spring side dish!

Each spring I look forward to combining fresh ingredients like strawberries, cucumber and mint. This bright quinoa salad recipe combines all three with salty, savory feta and the crunch of almonds.

The dish is then tossed in a simple white balsamic vinaigrette and seasoned with just a pinch of sea salt for the perfect salty sweet balance. This quinoa salad is delicious on its own or served as a side to a larger meal.

My wife and I make this feta quinoa salad for meal prep and serve it over romaine lettuce with some grilled chicken.

What should I serve with this strawberry and feta quinoa salad?

Since it’s starting to warm up, I would serve this quinoa salad with all of my favorite grilled proteins. I listed some of my grilling favorites below!

  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
  • Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
  • Grilled Surf and Turf Skewers
Three quarter view of cold quinoa salad recipe in a serving bowl

What kitchen tools will I need to make this quinoa salad with feta?

  • Sauce pan for preparing the quinoa
  • Measuring cups, measuring spoons and a liquid measuring cup
  • Mixing bowls and a mixing spoon
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
Above view of ingredients for Strawberry quinoa salad with feta

What ingredients will I need to make this strawberry feta salad?

  • Dry quinoa – I like to use white quinoa, but you can use any color
  • Strawberries
  • Cucumber – you can leave the seeds in or deseed them
  • Strawberries
  • Feta – I like to use a block of feta in brine and crumble it myself
  • Sliced almonds – you can use them toasted or raw
  • Extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar
  • Coarse sea salt
Above view of quinoa salad recipe ingredients in a mixing bowl

How to make a quinoa salad recipe with feta, strawberries and cucumbers

Step 1: Prepare quinoa

To begin, prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Then, cool and fluff with a fork.

Step 2: Chop cucumbers and strawberries

While the quinoa cooks and cools, chop the cucumbers and strawberries and slice the mint. Then, mix together the olive oil and the white balsamic in a small mixing bowl.

Step 3: Mix salad together

Next, pour the cucumbers, strawberries, feta, almonds, mint and vinaigrette over the cooled quinoa. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top and toss to combine thoroughly.

Finally, serve chilled or at room temperature.

Above view of Strawberry Quinoa Salad in a serving bowl

How long will this strawberry feta salad keep in the fridge?

I find that this quinoa salad recipe is best enjoyed immediately, but it will be good in the fridge for up to 4 days.

If you want to prepare this salad ahead of time, prepare the quinoa and place it in the fridge to chill for up to 24 hours. Then, mix all of the ingredients together just before serving.

Check out these other delicious vegetarian side dish recipes!

  • Veggie Couscous Salad
  • Mediterranean Orzo Salad
  • Easy Greek Salad Recipe
  • Slow Roasted Tomato and Burrata Salad

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Recipe

Strawberry Quinoa Salad

★★★★★ 5 from 14 reviews

Make a delicious and refreshing quinoa salad with strawberries, cucumber and feta

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes
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Servings: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup almond slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Cool and fluff with a fork.
  2. While the quinoa cooks and cools, chop the cucumbers and strawberries and slice the mint. Mix together the olive oil and the white balsamic in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the cucumbers, strawberries, feta, almonds, mint and vinaigrette over the cooled quinoa. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top and toss to combine thoroughly. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Amanda says

    Posted on 5/10 at 5:28 am

    I have been dying for a fresh salad… without the “salad” and this is it! Absolutely delicious. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/11 at 8:23 am

      wonderful!! thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Camille says

    Posted on 5/10 at 8:07 pm

    I can’t stop making this! I initially threw this together at home to have on-hand to grab for lunch during the week, and loved it so much that I then brought it over to a friend’s house for dinner and made it again this week. It’s been a hit with everyone, and it is so beyond easy to prepare. Love this easy, healthy, fresh recipe – thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/11 at 8:18 am

      Wonderful!! so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  3. Bonnie says

    Posted on 5/15 at 2:25 pm

    I loved this! I’m not a big mint or cucumber person, but they were absolutely right for this salad. I can’t wait to eat this again tomorrow!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/1 at 10:49 am

      woo so glad to hear that ! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    Posted on 5/29 at 3:04 pm

    Perfect side salad for spring & summer. Put it over arugula with a squeeze of lemon to make a bit more of a “salad”. Delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/1 at 10:42 am

      Wonderful! Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Caitlin says

    Posted on 6/1 at 11:34 am

    This strawberry quinoa salad is DELICIOUS. I made it for the first time today and it will easily become a summer staple and go to easy lunch for work. I swapped walnuts for the almonds because that’s what I had in my pantry. Make this recipe, you won’t regret it!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/8 at 11:17 am

      so glad !! thank you!

      Reply
  6. Kate says

    Posted on 6/1 at 7:22 pm

    This was so delicious! Really light but also satisfying. Paired with grilled chicken for a meal!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/8 at 11:17 am

      wonderful! sounds great!

      Reply
  7. Judith F says

    Posted on 6/9 at 11:49 am

    This was absolutely delicious! I doubled it and served it as side with flank steak! I will be making this all summer to bring to gatherings!😎

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/17 at 9:47 pm

      wonderful! thank you so much!!

      Reply
  8. Nicole says

    Posted on 6/9 at 9:04 pm

    This is so delicious, make it immediately!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/17 at 9:15 pm

      thank you!!

      Reply
  9. Frances says

    Posted on 6/28 at 1:49 pm

    I’ve made this dish twice now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly and loved it. But this, this was the dish where I found out that my husband isn’t a fan of mint… The next time I made it with some basil thrown in instead of the mind, and he loved it. When I make it again I’ll probably split it in half and do it both ways.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/1 at 9:29 am

      amazing!! so glad you could make that swap!

      Reply
  10. Karen M says

    Posted on 5/27 at 12:46 pm

    Perfect balance of sweet, tart, crunchy, earthy and creamy! Loved it. Going to make multiple times this summer for lunches and dinners

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/2 at 3:33 pm

      thanks so much Karen!

      Reply
  11. Aimee says

    Posted on 6/5 at 2:52 pm

    I made it today and a added chick peas and subbed vegan feta. This will be my go to lunch all summer! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/5 at 9:53 pm

      that sounds great! love that it was customizable for you. Thanks Aimee!

      Reply
  12. Sydney says

    Posted on 6/7 at 9:24 am

    This is the perfect spring/summer dish! I’ve made this both with quinoa and also farro when that was all we had. Either way is delicious! We served this as a side to grilled steak but the leftovers were perfect for lunch the next day too.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/9 at 2:56 pm

      yum love this paired with steak! and great idea to do farro too. thanks Sydney!

      Reply
  13. Joelle says

    Posted on 6/18 at 9:35 am

    Ive made this recipe twice in 2 weeks! Perfect time of year for it and super easy to throw together for a bbq- pool party or just have on hand in fridge for quick lunch!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sammi Richer says

      Posted on 9/22 at 7:28 am

      This strawberry quinoa salad is delicious and so easy to throw together! Personally, I love making it as a meal prep and eating it all week. It’s gets even tastier as the week goes on and all the flavors marinate together.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Madeline says

        Posted on 9/25 at 1:30 pm

        yay thank you!

        Reply
  14. Maria says

    Posted on 1/9 at 2:44 pm

    I’ve made this recipe at least 6 times and everyone I make it for absolutely loves it! It’s perfect to bring to a BBQ or to meal prep for lunches throughout the week. Sometimes I make it with dill instead of or in addition to the mint.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/9 at 7:54 pm

      So glad to hear it! Thanks, Maria!

      Reply

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