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Cold and Refreshing Quinoa Fruit Salad

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I act out of impulse, quite often. And I’m working on that. I won’t go off and buy $500 pair of shoes, but if I see something that’s drool worthy, I will probably make it right there and then. That was the case with this cold and refreshing quinoa fruit salad with honey and mint. I saw it posted on Two Peas and Their Pod and I instantly fell in love. The colors, the vibrancy, how could I not? I had everything on hand and a delectable amount of summer fruit in the fridge. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and the sweetest peaches I have ever tasted.

Cold and Refreshing Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey and Mint

This was so easy to whip together and it was done quickly after a killer workout (I need to tell you more about what’s been going on there). It was filling and sweet and hit the spot on this hot So Cal day.

Cold and Refreshing Quinoa Fruit Salad
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Quinoa Fruit Salad

Recipe inspired by Two Peas and Their Pod
Author: Samantha Ferraro

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c quinoa
  • 1 c water
  • Pinch salt
  • Mixture of fresh Fruit:
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Peach cut into cubes
  • Fresh basil or mint leaves chopped
  • Dressing!
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 Tb honey

Instructions

  • In a small pot, boil the quinoa and water together and then simmer for about 15 minutes until water has evaporated. Fluff with fork and allow to cook to room temperature.
  • Whisk together the lime juice and honey in a bowl until well incorporated.
  • In the same bowl, add your fruit and cooled quinoa.Stir well. Add chopped basil or mint for garnish.

Cold and Refreshing Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey and Mint

Enjoy!

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  1. Virginia says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Packed with all kinds of good stuff and simple. Love it!

    Reply
  2. Chrissy says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I. Love. This! This would be perfect for a 4th of July BBQ!!

    Reply
  3. DB-The Foodie Stuntman says

    June 30, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Very colorful!

    Reply
  4. Caroline says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    The gorgeous colors of this salad just drew me in…then once I read the recipe I fell in love! This sounds so delicious! I’ve pinned this to make for breakfast tomorrow morning! Can’t wait! Lovely blog!

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      September 5, 2013 at 9:09 am

      Thanks Caroline! I think I may make a quinoa salad today too!

      Reply

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