Summer Sensation: Spicy Strawberry Salad Recipe

Spicy Strawberry Salad with Quinoa and Feta

Today, I’m excited to share a unique salad recipe that perfectly captures the essence of summer: Spicy Strawberry Salad with Quinoa and Feta. This dish is a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Ingredients:

• Fresh strawberries (200g)
• Quinoa (100g)
• Feta cheese (50g)
• Jalapeno pepper (1)
• Fresh cilantro (a handful)
• Lime juice (1 lime)
• Olive oil (2 tbsp)
• Honey (1 tbsp)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Saucepan
• Mixing bowl

Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions in a saucepan. While the quinoa is cooking, dice the strawberries, jalapeno, and feta cheese into small pieces. Finely chop the cilantro and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.

Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding it to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the quinoa thoroughly. Add in the diced strawberries, jalapeno, feta cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix everything together until well combined.

Serve the Spicy Strawberry Salad chilled or at room temperature. The combination of sweet strawberries, spicy jalapeno, creamy feta cheese, and zesty lime dressing creates a harmonious explosion of flavors in every bite.

Approximate total weight of the cooked dish: 500g
Approximate number of servings: 2
Average weight of one serving: 250g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 350 calories

One clever tip to enhance this dish is to let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, taking the salad to a whole new level of deliciousness.

I encourage you to give this Spicy Strawberry Salad with Quinoa and Feta a try. It’s a refreshing and satisfying dish that showcases the best of summer produce. Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients and make it your own. Enjoy!