Arugula with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, and Crispy Quinoa

  • Recipe by: Laura Sorkin
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook time: 20 Minutes
  • Servings: 4 people

It’s finally spring and I am shifting my fridge toward lighter fare but that doesn’t mean the maple syrup is being sidelined. I have a long list of vinaigrettes and what a German friend of mine used to refer to as “salad sauces” that use maple. This particular vinaigrette is perfect for a strawberry and arugula salad. 

There is a lot going on here: peppery arugula, sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, crispy quinoa, and salty, earthy pistachios. All of it is brought together with a Maple Balsamic vinaigrette that complements everything. Our Sugarmkaer’s Cut pure maple makes a great all-purpose dressing but for extra zing, try making the vinaigrette with Runamok’s Ginger Infused.

Runamok Maple - Recipe Arugula with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, and Crispy Quinoa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa 
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 – 8 oz arugula
  • 6 – 8 oz mixed greens
  • 4 oz fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 oz pistachios, roughly chopped
For the vinaigrette
  • 1 Tbsp Sugarmaker’s Cut pure maple syrup or Ginger Root Infused Maple
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa in a colander, under cold water to remove any bitterness.
  2. Put in a small pot with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and let cool.
  4. Preheat oven to 375.
  5. Put the cooled quinoa in a bowl and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread it on a sheet pan so it is all in one layer. Put in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir with a spatula to prevent sticking and continue for another 10 minutes or until it just starts to brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool
  8. Whisk all of the vinaigrette ingredients together.
  9. Put the greens and sliced strawberries in a bowl and toss with a little vinaigrette to taste.
  10. Place the dressed greens and fruit on individual plates and top with goat cheese, pistachios and a few spoonfuls of the crispy quinoa.

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