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Why You’ll Love My Recipe

You might not think fruit belongs in a salad, but one bite of this Strawberry Quinoa Salad With Brie will change your mind! The sweetness of fresh strawberries perfectly balances the creamy brie, nutty quinoa, and crisp greens. It’s a refreshing twist that makes every bite feel a little fancy and completely irresistible.

For a more filling, protein-packed meal, try topping your salad with Grilled Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Salmon. Both pair beautifully with the strawberries and brie, making this dish a great option for a hearty lunch or dinner!

Reader Review

Made this salad today- very, very, tasty!

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Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This salad is easy to make – perfect for busy weekdays or a quick, fresh meal in minutes!
Total Time: Ready in just 6 minutes, this Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Brie is a great choice for a light lunch or easy side dish.
Variations: Try this salad with Homemade Herb Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing for a fun twist on the flavor profile. You can also top your salad with blueberries, diced avocado, or sunflower seeds for extra texture and color.
Tools For This Recipe: You will need a small pot to cook the quinoa, a large mixing bowl for tossing the salad, and a small bowl or jar for whisking up the vinaigrette. A sharp knife and cutting board will also come in handy for prepping your fruit and brie.

A bowl of salad with spinach, quinoa, strawberries, and cheese cubes, with a spoon inside. Two similar bowls and whole strawberries are nearby on a white marble surface. A striped cloth is partially visible in the corner.

What You’ll Need for Ingredients

Mixed Kale, Spinach and Chard: For this Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Brie, deeper leafy greens are the way to go. Kale, spinach, and chard add rich flavor and hold up beautifully against the warmth of the quinoa and vinaigrette. Karlynn’s Tip: If one of these greens isn’t your favorite, feel free to substitute! Butter lettuce, arugula, or mustard greens will all taste just as delicious.

Quinoa: This protein-packed grain makes your salad hearty and satisfying. Be sure to rinse your quinoa before cooking to remove any bitterness! You’ll know it’s done when the quinoa has absorbed most of the water and turned slightly translucent.

Bowls of spinach leaves, strawberries, quinoa, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, whole grain mustard, plus a round of cheese on a wooden board with a knife, are arranged on a white marble surface.

Brassica Mustard: This mustard adds a subtle tang and depth that balances the sweetness of the maple syrup and strawberries. Karlynn’s Tip: If you can’t find brassica mustard, Dijon or Honey Mustard Dressing are great substitutes.

Brie: Creamy, buttery brie adds a decadent touch that pairs perfectly with the strawberries and earthy quinoa. Karlynn’s Tip: If you don’t have brie on hand, try goat cheese or feta for a brighter, slightly sharper taste.

How to Make Strawberry Quinoa Salad With Brie

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A saucepan with uncooked quinoa in water sits on a marble surface, surrounded by small bowls of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, whole grain mustard, a bowl of spinach leaves, fresh strawberries, and a striped cloth.

A saucepan filled with cooked quinoa is surrounded by small bowls of olive oil, cubed cheese, mustard, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, fresh spinach, and strawberries on a white marble surface.

Cook the quinoa until tender and fluffy.
Combine the greens, sliced strawberries, and brie in a large bowl.
Whisk or shake together the vinaigrette ingredients until well mixed.
Warm the vinaigrette and quinoa until hot.
Toss the hot quinoa and vinaigrette with the salad.
Serve right away and enjoy!

A fork holds a bite of fresh salad with spinach leaves, quinoa, strawberries, and diced avocado above a white bowl filled with the same salad. Salt and pepper shakers are blurred in the background.

Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Strawberry Quinoa Salad With Brie

Cook Quinoa Like a Pro: Cooking quinoa is just like making rice and takes about 15 minutes. For an extra savory flavor, try using chicken or vegetable stock instead of water to balance the sweetness of the strawberries.
Make It Ahead: You can cook a big batch of quinoa and store it in the fridge for several days. It’s an easy and convenient way to throw this salad together anytime without waiting for the quinoa to cool down.
Keep It Fresh and Crunchy: If you’re packing this salad for later, store the warm quinoa and vinaigrette separately from the greens. Combine everything just before serving so your kale, spinach, and chard stay crisp and your brie doesn’t melt too much!

Three white bowls filled with a salad made of spinach, quinoa, strawberries, and cheese cubes sit on a marble surface next to a striped napkin, a fork, and two whole strawberries.

Storage Instructions

This salad tastes best freshly made, but if you have leftovers, you can still enjoy them later with a little care.

Refrigerator: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you can, pack the quinoa, greens, and vinaigrette separately to help the salad stay crisp and fresh until you’re ready to eat it again.

Freezer: While leafy salads don’t freeze well, the quinoa does! According to USDA Food Safety guidelines, you can freeze extra cooked quinoa in a sealed bag or an airtight container for up to 3–4 months after it cools. Thaw and reheat it when you’re ready to make another quick, tasty salad!

More Delicious Salad Recipes

Looking for more fresh Salad recipes? Try these out next:

• Strawberry Spinach Salad is light, fruity, and perfect for spring or summer lunches!

• Kiwi, Lime & Strawberry Salad is a zesty, refreshing twist that’s bursting with tropical flavor.

• Kale & Mixed Bean Salad makes a hearty, protein-packed option that’s great for meal prep or dinner sides!

And there you have it! A fresh, colorful Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Brie that’s just as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and filling, and it comes together in minutes.

Give this recipe a try and share in the comments what you topped your salad with or any other tasty twists you added!

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn