Berry Nutty Quinoa Salad

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A cold quinoa salad that’s quick and easy to prepare for lunch, dinner or a big backyard party. With a crowd-pleasing flavour of berries, roasted almonds and a honey-sweetened lemon dressing, this sweet and savoury dish packs a delicious punch.

Author: Jessica
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Boil & Bake
Cuisine: American/Canadian

Ingredients

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SALAD INGREDIENTS:

2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups strawberries, quartered
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup almonds, sliced

SWEET LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh mint or 1 1/2 teaspoons mint, dried
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add water or vegetable broth. When it begins to boil, lower the temperature to simmer. Add quinoa, cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Set aside when done.
Place almonds on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, water, honey, mint and Dijon mustard to make the Sweet Lemon Dressing.
In a large bowl, add strawberries, blueberries, half of the almonds, and quinoa. Drizzle with the Sweet Lemon Dressing. Gently mix. Top with remaining almonds. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This is a delicious and easy quinoa salad that you can make ahead of time.
Berry Nutty Quinoa Salad was originally published in 2016 and has been updated with more information and easier steps to follow.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 317.97kcal
Sugar: 18.91g
Sodium: 359.82mg
Fat: 8.77g
Saturated Fat: 0.79g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.31g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53.99g
Fiber: 7.43g
Protein: 9.71g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: easy quinoa salad with fresh berries

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