Fruity Quinoa Salad combines fresh fruit and quinoa with a tangy citrus dressing. This is pure bliss in a bowl and will keep you on track with your healthy eating!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 4as a side
Ingredients
1cupuncooked quinoa I used tri-colored
1large mango
1container6 ounces raspberries
2kiwis
1can15 ounces mandarin oranges well drained
1heaping cup fresh blueberries
Dressing
1large orange 2 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest
1large lemon 1 tablespoon juice and 1/4 teaspoon zest
Salt and pepper I use about 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: fresh limes
Instructions
Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
Prepare the fruits: Peel and chop the mango. Wash the raspberries. Peel the kiwis and slice or chop. Drain the mandarin oranges. Wash and dry the blueberries.
Allow the quinoa to cool completely and add all the fruits. Gently mix together.
Prepare the dressing: combine the orange juice and zest, lemon juice and zest, honey, dijon mustard, & salt and pepper in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth -- make sure the honey is incorporated. Blend in the vegetable oil. Taste and adjust to preference (more honey, salt, pepper, etc.)
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix. If desired squeeze a wedge of lime over the salad.