Summer berries are everywhere these days and they are absolutely amazing in this berry quinoa salad in a citrus-y mint dressing! The fresh berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, are definitely the stars of the show here with the quinoa providing a healthy base for the salad! The salad is brightened up with a lemon and orange based dressing that has a touch of sweet honey and a strong hit of mint which makes it so light and refreshing! I like to finish the salad off with a crunchy toasted nut link almonds and crumbled feta would not be out of place here either! If you are looking for a way to enjoy summer, this fresh berry quinoa salad in a citrus-y mint dressing is the perfect way to go!
Berry Quinoa Salad
A fresh summer-y berry quinoa salad in a light and refreshing citrusy-mint dressing!
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 3/4 cup water (or juice)
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup almond slices, toasted
- 1 lemon, juice and zest (or 1/4 cup lemon juice)
- 1 orange, juice and zest (or 1/4 cup orange juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon mint, chopped
For the berry quinoa salad:
For the circusy-mint dressing:
directions
- Bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered, before letting cool.
- Toss everything in the dressing and enjoy as soon as possible!
- Mix everything well!
For the berry quinoa salad:
For the circusy-mint dressing:
Option: Replace the mint with basil or another herb.
Option: Replace the almond slices with another nut.
Option: Add crumbled feta!
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So many amazing flavors packed in one dish!
It'a a gorgeous salad! Can't wait to try!
Looks amazing!!!
But am I missing it, or did you forget the dried apricots in the recipe?