Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Gluten-free and packed with nutrients, this scrumptious salad is perfect for a meal or snack.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 241kcal
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
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8