We make quinoa with spinach and strawberries year-round, but it's most fun when we go to the farmers market to get the season’s first berries.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 6 cups torn fresh spinach (about 5 ounces)
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette
• 1/4 cup shredded dubliner or parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, walnuts and quinoa. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.