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Recipe by:

Elena SMITH

Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad

A refreshing salad combining quinoa with seasonal fruits, adorned with a delightful honey-lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1 cup diced kiwi
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water and is fluffy.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well-combined.
  3. In a large bowl, place the fluffy quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi, and mint leaves. Pour the honey-lime dressing over the top.
  4. Gently fold everything together, ensuring the fruit is well-coated and the quinoa is evenly distributed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle extra mint leaves on top for garnish.

Notes

This salad can be made a few hours in advance. Just hold off on adding the mint until you're ready to serve for maximum freshness.