Quinoa Fruit Salad
Quinoa Fruit Salad is a quick and easy salad that is nutrition packed and so refreshing. Using seasonal fruits, greens, sweet berries, red onion, peppers, quinoa and topping with mint, toasted pistachios and lemon dressing, this salad is full of flavor and protein.
Servings 6
Calories 286kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach or greens
- 1 cup arugula lettuce
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3 peaches, sliced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 red/yellow pepper, sliced I used a Fiesta Pepper that I found at Trader Joe's
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup toasted pistachios
- 2 tablespoon fresh mint
- 1 cup quinoa
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cup almond milk
Instructions
- Add quinoa, maple syrup, sea salt and almond milk to bowl and stir well. If using Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 8 minutes; let pressure release naturally, approximately 15 minutes. If NOT using the Instant Pot, cook according to package directions.
- Add spinach, arugula, blueberries, raspberries, pepper, onions and peaches to salad bowl. Top with pistachios, mint and dressing.
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Notes
Notes: I used a lemon dressing with this salad, but you can use your favorite. My recipe included ¼ cup of olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste. Blend in small blender.