Strawberry Summer Salad

The Strawberry Summer Salad is a light and refreshing recipe that combines sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion with a hearty QuinoPea base. Brightened with lemon and fresh cilantro, it’s a vibrant dish perfect for warm days or as a fresh side at any meal.

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Instructions

Prep the Ingredients

5-10 minutes

Dice the strawberries, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.

Strawberry Summer Salad - Step 1

Combine

2 minutes

Add the chopped ingredients to a bowl along with the QuinoPea base. It can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled. 

Strawberry Summer Salad - Step 3

Add Citrus

1 minute

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture.

Strawberry Summer Salad - Step 4

Mix & Serve

1 minute

Toss everything together until well combined. Serve and enjoy!

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Cooking Tips
  • Use fully ripe strawberries for best sweetness.
  • Chop everything into bite-sized pieces for better mixing.
  • Add lemon juice last to keep strawberries vibrant.
  • Chill for 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavour.
Storage Tips
  • Best consumed within 1–2 days because of fresh strawberries.
  • Store lemon juice separately to prevent strawberries from weeping.
  • Keep QuinoPea and fruits separate if meal-prepping.

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Chef Notes
  • Cilantro may seem unusual but adds a refreshing, bright note.
  • The sweet-sour balance makes this a light and refreshing bowl.
Substitutions
  • Strawberries → blueberries, mango, or raspberries.
  • Cilantro → mint, basil, or parsley.
  • Lemon → lime or orange.
Variations
  • Creamy Version: Add a spoon of yogurt or feta crumbles.
  • Crunchy Addition: Add almonds or pumpkin seeds.
  • Sweet Dressing: Add a drizzle of honey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not recommended — they become mushy once thawed.

Yes — best served cold.

Yes — mint or basil work beautifully.

It can — keep lemon juice separate until serving.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5-10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 minute
Serving Size / Yield:
4 servings
Cuisine Type:
Canadian
Dish Type:
Lunch / Meal Prep / Salad

Nutrition Facts

Carbohydrates:

Ingredients

Quinopea 1 pouch
Medium Sized Strawberries 6
Red Onion ½
Cucumber ½
Lemon 1

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