Berry Nutty Quinoa Salad
Berry Nutty Quinoa Salad is a colourful make-ahead salad with sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, toasted almonds, and a lightly sweet lemon dressing. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and works beautifully for dinner, barbecues, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Spread the sliced almonds in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden, checking them often.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, water, honey, mint and Dijon mustard to make the Sweet Lemon Dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, and half of the toasted almonds. Pour the Sweet Lemon Dressing over top and gently mix. Top with the remaining almonds. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
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