Summer Berry Quinoa Fruit Salad
A vibrant and nutritious summer salad combining fresh berries with fluffy quinoa and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it under cold water. Boil water or broth, add the rinsed quinoa, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- Prepare the berries by washing them under running water and slicing the strawberries.
- Mix the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, berries, and coconut flakes in a large bowl; pour the dressing over and mix gently.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss in mint leaves just before serving.
Notes
Serve in a large bowl or individual cups. Drizzle extra lime juice on top for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: berry salad, quinoa salad, summer salad
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