Berry Quinoa Salad

My favorite kinds of salads have a hint of sweetness with fresh fruit and a fruity vinaigrette. These are especially good after eating many "savory" salads. It's a nice break so that you don't get tired of eating salads.

The quinoa makes this salad filling without using any meat.

BERRY QUINOA SALAD IN A JAR RECIPE

Makes: 4 jars

Time: 10 minutes to assemble

Ingredients for Salad

- 4 cups spinach

- 4 cups arugula

- 1 1/4 cups strawberries, quartered

- 1 1/4 cups blueberries

- 3 cups cooked quinoa

- 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) goat cheese, crumbled

- 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) sliced almonds

- 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) raspberry walnut vinaigrette

Directions

1. Measure 2 tbsp of salad dressing and pour into bottom of each jar.

2. Add about 1/3 cup each of strawberries and blueberries to each jar.

3. Add 3/4 cup of quinoa

4. Add 3 tbsp of goat cheese to each jar.

5. Add 1 cup each of spinach and arugula.

6. Top with 3 tbsp sliced almonds.

7. Place top on jar and tighten.

8. Store in refrigerator and eat within 5 days.

9. When ready to eat, dump out contents of jar onto a plate for best results. (This salad does not shake well due to the quinoa.)

Nutrition (no dressing)