Berry Mint Quinoa Salad
Sweet berries and protein rich quinoa come together in this delicious and satisfying salad.
Servings: 3
Calories: 343kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinse well
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint minced
- 2 cups berries your choice, one kind or mixed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp orange or lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange or lemon zest more to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/1 tsp salt and pepper or to taste
- 2 cups arugula or mixed greens optional
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a sieve or bowl and fine strainer. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Turn heat down and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool 15 minutes. Quinoa can also be cooked ahead or use leftovers.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the mint, onion and wash the berries. If using strawberries, slice or quarter them.
- When the quinoa has cooled, combine the quinoa with the mint, berries and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, juice, zest, salt and pepper. Pour over quinoa and toss.
- Serve as is or over arugula or mixed greens. Enoy!