Swirls of Flavor

Savor The Moments!

Be Social…

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Salads
    • Salad Dressings
    • Main Dish Salad
    • Side Dish Salad
  • Desserts
    • Brownies
    • Cakes and Cupcakes
    • Cookies
    • Frozen Desserts
    • No Bake Desserts
  • Meal Planning
    • Sunday Supper
    • Meatless Monday
    • Taco Tuesday
    • Weeknight Dinner
  • One Pot Recipes
    • Casserole
    • Instant Pot
    • Sheet Pan
    • Skillet
    • Slow Cooker
  • Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Butters
    • Breads
    • Soup
    • Breakfast
    • Sandwiches
    • Burgers and Sliders
    • Apple Recipes
    • Beef
    • Poultry
    • Fish and Seafood
    • Grilling
      • Grilled Chicken
    • Vegan
    • Whole30
    • Best Ever Recipes
    • Gluten Free
    • Jersey Bites
  • Entertaining
    • Appetizer
    • Brunch
    • Drinks & Cocktails
    • Fun for Kids
    • Holidays
      • New Year’s
      • Super Bowl
      • Valentine’s Day
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • Cinco de Mayo
      • Mother’s Day
      • Memorial Day
      • Father’s Day
      • 4th of July
      • Labor Day
      • Halloween
      • Reindeer Recipes blog tour
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • Olympics
      • National Food Holidays
  • My Storefront

Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

June 1, 2013 by GG

115shares
  • Facebook
  • Yummly 1
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa With Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette is an easy quinoa salad that's tossed in a light homemade vinaigrette.

From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa With Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette is packed with nutrition and flavor. An easy quinoa salad that’s tossed in a light homemade vinaigrette, this easy side dish recipe will complement many meals.

strawberry quinoa

Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa Recipe

Strawberry season is in full swing now and here’s yet another to-die-for way to serve them up! From the fresh strawberries and pistachios to the trendy quinoa, this recipe is packed with nutrition. Did you know that quinoa made such an impact on the nutrition scene that 2013 was named “The International Year of the Quinoa” by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations! I mean, really, who knew? Now you do! 

With quinoa being touted as the new super food containing heart healthy fats, anti-inflammatory properties, being cholesterol free and serving as a complete source of protein, it’s no wonder it’s popping up everywhere! And now it can pop up on your table too in our tasty quinoa salad recipe ….along with fabulously delicious seasonal strawberries.

Bowl of strawberries

From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa is brimming with nutrition and protein. Lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette, this quinoa recipe is also a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer too.

Facts About Quinoa*

  • Quinoa is pronounced keen-wah
  • It was the ancient grain of the Incas
  • Provides valuable amounts of heart-healthy fats
  • Contains antioxidants
  • Is cholesterol free
  • Serves as a complete protein source
  • Has anti-inflammatory properties
  • Provides twice the amount of calcium as found in whole wheat
  • Is a member of the spinach, Swiss chard and beets family

*Reference: The World’s Healthiest Foods

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • water
  • quinoa
  • olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon zest
  • dried oregano
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • fresh strawberries
  • pistachios
  • feta cheese
  • red onion

Easy Quinoa Recipes

With everything that’s good about quinoa, you’ll be wanting more quinoa recipes in your life. Why not start with these?

Add Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa to your next meal for a punch of nutrition along with deliciousness. An easy side dish bursting with the fresh flavors of avocado, lemon and basil, this quinoa recipe will compliment any meal.

Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa with a light citrus dressing, fresh basil and the super food avocado, is a light yet satisfying nutritious addition any summer meal.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Dill is brimming with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, dill and creamy feta cheese, the fresh flavors of Greece. 

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Dill is brimming with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, dill and creamy feta cheese, the fresh flavors of Greece.

Quinoa Lentil Broth Bowl is an easy recipe for a hearty bowl of soup filled with lentils, quinoa, carrots, kale and a hint of lemon in a light tomato broth.

Filled with lentils and quinoa, carrots and kale, Quinoa Lentil Broth Bowl will be a perfect Meatless Monday dinner when you make it with vegetable broth and top it with an egg!

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Quinoa is an easy summer recipe with a bruschetta topping of heirloom tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar and over a bowl of the super grain quinoa. easy recipe | side dish | summer | farmers market | heirloom tomatoes | quinoa | meatless Monday | entertaining | #swirlsofflavor

A bruschetta topping of heirloom tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar top a bowl of the super grain quinoa for a colorful summer side dish when you make Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Quinoa.

Filled with protein-packed quinoa and eggs and bursting with fresh vegetables, Quinoa Egg Muffins are the perfect start to any busy day.

And don’t forget to add quinoa to your breakfast! Grab N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins are an ideal way to start your day packed with protein. and you can eat them on the run too! Great for those busy mornings!

And have you checked out my Ultimate Guide To Making Homemade Salad Dressings? Making a Homemade Salad Dressing is so easy and takes just minutes. Made with simple real food ingredients, your salad dressing from scratch is not just better than store bought, it’s better for you and oh so delicious too!

0 from 0 votes
Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer. From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa is packed with nutrition and flavor.
Print
Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa With Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette is packed with nutrition and flavor. A delicious summer side dish!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: quinoa, strawberry quinoa
Servings: 4
Calories: 514 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 cup crumbled garlic & herb feta or feta
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
Instructions
  1. In medium saucepot bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add quinoa. Cook until water has been absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat. Stir to fluff up. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in serving dish combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, oregano, sugar, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
  4. Stir in quinoa, strawberries, pistachios, feta and red onion until evenly coated.
  5. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. It’s delicious any way you serve it!
Recipe Notes

Makes 5 cups.

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 459mg20%
Potassium 624mg18%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 202IU4%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 163mg16%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Related Posts

  • Quinoa CapreseQuinoa Caprese
  • Pistachio Blood Orange & Fennel SaladPistachio Blood Orange & Fennel Salad
  • Sweet Mini Peppers CouscousSweet Mini Peppers Couscous
  • Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer SaladHeirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad

Filed Under: Brunch, Entertaining, Memorial Day, Salads, Side dish Salad, Side Dishes, Weeknight Dinner

« Grilled Chicken Breasts with Strawberry Basil Salsa
Pasta Shells alla Vodka with Proscuitto & Peas »

Trackbacks

  1. 50 {of the Best} Quinoa Recipes - Happy Food, Healthy Life - Happy Food, Healthy Life says:
    January 19, 2014 at 3:03 am

    […] Shaved Asparagus and Blood Orange Salad with Toasted Quinoa from Running to the Kitchen Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa from Swirls of Flavor Quinoa Spanakopita from Everyday Maven […]

  2. 20 Savory Strawberry Recipes - Cupcakes & Kale Chips says:
    May 16, 2014 at 1:01 am

    […] STRAWBERRY PISTACHIO QUINOA WITH LEMON OREGANO VINAIGRETTE by The View from Great Island […]

  3. 200+ Quinoa Recipes You Can Make Tonight - Daily Dish Recipes says:
    October 2, 2014 at 11:57 am

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa from Swirls of Flavor […]

  4. Weekly Meal Plan 6/8-6/14 | my sister's pantry says:
    June 8, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    […] Monday: Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette, grilled corn, sautéed green beans […]

  5. Strawberry Baby Greens Salad with Buttery Spiced Pecans & Strawberry Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette - Swirls of Flavor says:
    March 19, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    […] that sweetly coats the delicate salad greens and fruit. Love strawberries? Then be sure to try Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa With Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette and Strawberry Basil Margarita Chicken. And start your day with a Strawberry Oatmeal […]

  6. Quinoa Caprese - Swirls of Flavor says:
    April 20, 2018 at 10:12 am

    […] quinoa? Time to add Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa and Quinoa Lentil Broth Bowl to your next […]

  7. Honey-Kissed Strawberry Frozen Yogurt - Swirls of Flavor says:
    June 6, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    […] strawberries? Then be sure to try Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa With Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette , Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad and Strawberry Basil Margarita Chicken. And start your […]

  8. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Strawberry Basil Salsa - Swirls of Flavor says:
    June 6, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    […] strawberries? Then be sure to try Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa With Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette and Strawberry Basil Margarita Chicken. And start your day with a Strawberry Oatmeal […]

  9. Grab 'N Go Quinoa Egg Muffins - Swirls of Flavor says:
    July 1, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    […] summer meal. From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa is packed with nutrition and flavor. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Dill is […]

  10. Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Quinoa - Swirls of Flavor says:
    July 15, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    […] summer meal. From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa is packed with nutrition and flavor. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Dill is […]

  11. Grilled Chipotle Chicken 'N Peaches - Swirls of Flavor says:
    April 28, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer. […]

  12. Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad - Swirls of Flavor says:
    May 21, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer. […]

  13. Balsamic Glazed Sirloin Steak & Onions - Swirls of Flavor says:
    June 12, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer and a delicious accompaniment for a grilled steak dinner. […]

  14. Fresh Fennel & Mandarin Salad - Swirls of Flavor says:
    June 26, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer.  […]

  15. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Dill - Swirls of Flavor says:
    July 7, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer.  […]

  16. Grilled Chicken Milanese with Lemon & Fresh Basil Vinaigrette - Swirls of Flavor says:
    July 17, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer. […]

  17. Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers - Swirls of Flavor says:
    August 2, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    […] the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa is packed with nutrition and flavor. Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa […]

  18. How To Make Homemade Salad Dressing - Swirls of Flavor says:
    June 26, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    […] Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer. From the juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy pistachios to the delicate quinoa, this side dish recipe is packed with nutrition and flavor. […]

Gwynn Galvin headshot wearing black shirt

Welcome to GG’s kitchen!

Hi there, I'm Gwynn, also known to many as GG, the creator of Swirls of Flavor. Welcome to my kitchen where delicious memories are made. My passion is bringing people together through food. I create easy, family friendly recipes made with fresh, simple ingredients that are perfect for a busy lifestyle. So come on in and gather round the table. It's time to Cook, Share and Savor the Moments together. Read more...

Trending Recipes

  • hot chocolate in a clear mug topped with mini marshmallows Italian Hot Chocolate
  • taco beef and rice in skillet with toppings One Pot Taco Beef and Rice
  • slices of bread without yeast on blue and white napkin Easy Homemade Bread Without Yeast
  • chicken with avocado and cilantro Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
  • Bowl of Chili Cornbread Chili Cornbread Casserole Recipe
  • baked brie with cranberries and phyllo dough Phyllo Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie

Join my Recipe Club!

Sign up for the newsletter and get my 7 Simple One Pot Suppers eBook for free!

Follow Swirls of Flavor's board Fabulously Delicious Recipes! on Pinterest.
About | Meet the Chef | Press | Privacy Policy | Recipe Index | Archives
Contact | Let’s Work Together | Blogger Resources

Copyright © 2021 Swirls Of Flavor · Implemented by WPopt