Quinoa, Berries and Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds and Goat Cheese

Just a light, easy, healthy and very delicious meal😋 

Serves 2

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, halved
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 2 Tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 Tbsp goat (or feta cheese), crumbled

Salad Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 heaping tsp honey
• Dash of salt and pepper

1. Rinse quinoa. Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a medium sauce pan; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is fully absorbed. Remove from flame.
2. Whisk all salad dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
3. Prepare produce and toast almonds in dry skillet.
4. Just before serving, place quinoa, spinach and dressing in a large mixing bowl; toss until well combined.
5. Divide spinach and quinoa mixture between 2 salad plates or bowls. Divide onions, strawberries, blueberries, almonds and cheese among plates.