Strawberry Salad and Chocolate Vinaigrette

Fresh strawberries, red quinoa, spring lettuce mix, red onion, sliced almonds, fresh mint and a chocolate vinaigrette

By: Desmond Fannin, Signature Chef

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 25 min

RECIPE
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Servings:

Yield: 4 Portions

Ingredients:

2 cups water
½ cup uncooked red quinoa
1 package (12 ounces) spring lettuce mix
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
½ cup sliced, blanched and toasted almonds
¾ cup julienned red onion
4 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Chocolate Vinaigrette:
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

Allergens:

Mustard, Tree Nuts

Nutritional Information

Mindful (Learn More)

Vegetarian

Directions:

Cook red quinoa according to package directions. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chocolate Vinaigrette: Mix balsamic vinegar, orange juice, olive oil, granulated sugar and Dijon mustard until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in unsweetened cocoa until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Salad Build: Toss lettuce and cooked quinoa to gently mix. Divide among 4 serving plates. Sprinkle each with ½ cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons each red onion and almonds and 1 teaspoon mint. Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons Chocolate Vinaigrette.