CRUMBLY GORGONZOLA STRAWBERRY QUINOA SALAD

Crumbly Gorgonzola Strawberry Quinoa Salad image

Baby spinach, strawberries, avocado, quinoa, pecans, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese are tossed with a lightly sweetened balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by BelGioioso Cheese

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups baby spinach
2 cups strawberries, halved
1 avocado - halved, pitted, peeled and diced
½ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup pecans
¼ cup crumbled BelGioioso Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoons extra fine granulated sugar

Steps:

Prep the balsamic vinaigrette. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
To assemble salad, place spinach in a large bowl. Top with strawberries, avocado, quinoa, pecans and Gorgonzola cheese. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 144.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g