Mixed Berry Quinoa Salad
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Cuisine
Modern
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
300
This Mixed Berry Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or side dish. The quinoa provides a hearty base, while the mixed berries add a burst of sweetness. The almonds and feta cheese give a nice crunch and savoury flavour, while the mint leaves add a touch of freshness. The lemon-honey dressing ties all the flavours together beautifully.
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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1 1/2 cups mixed berries
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1/4 cup chopped almonds
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1/4 cup feta cheese
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp honey
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1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mixed berries, chopped almonds, feta cheese, and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled.
