Perfect for potluck, barbecues, and family gatherings.
This easy-prep quinoa fruit salad combines fresh fruit with a delicious honey lime dressing. It makes a nice breakfast, light lunch, or even a snack. If you’re looking for something healthy to take to potluck or picnic, this is your go-to!
Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Gluten-free and packed with nutrients, this scrumptious salad is perfect for a meal or snack.
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa dry, pre-rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup blueberries fresh
- 1/2 cup strawberries fresh
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
- 1/2 cup mango chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat, bring water and quinoa to a boil, reduce heat to a low-boil, cover and cook approximately 15 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed most of the water. Turn off the heat and leave the covered quinoa on the burner for another 5 minutes. Allow to cool then refrigerate until chilled.
- Combine the chilled quinoa with the fruit in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the olive oil, lime juice, and honey in a jar with a lid and shake. Toss with the salad and sprinkle on the fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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Is the quinoa cooked with water or with broth?
Hey Naedine,
Please see the recipe, I added water and instructions for cooking the quinoa. https://skinnyms.com/quinoa-fruit-salad-with-honey-lime-vinaigrette/ Enjoy!!! 🙂
Seems like vinegar should be mixed in with the olive oil in the honey-lime vinaigrette.
Bev, Lime juice is used instead of vinegar. 🙂
Is this diabetic friendly$ wondering about carb count…
Renee, The carbs are what’s considered “good” carbs and come primarily from the fruit and quinoa.
There are 7 grams sugar in each serving. Please check with your doctor regarding whether or not this particular recipe is diabetic friendly. 🙂
This is so good. I’m always looking for smaller and easier prep time lunch ideas.
This truly hit the spot
Great! Thanks so much for the feedback, Erin.
I don’t have any fresh mint. Do you think basil might be nice in this dish?
Laura, Basil will definitely work!