Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad is a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or healthy snacking. This gluten-free salad combines fluffy, protein-packed quinoa with a rainbow of fresh fruits, including sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, tropical mango, tangy kiwi, and refreshing pineapple. A zesty honey-lime-mint dressing ties everything together, infusing each bite with a hint of sweetness and aromatic mint. Not only is this salad easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, but it's also a visually stunning dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for a cooling, nutrient-loaded treat that’s sure to impress! Keywords: quinoa fruit salad, mint dressing, healthy summer salad, gluten-free recipe, refreshing fruit salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 large mango
• 2 medium kiwi
• 1 cup pineapple

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Step 3

Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool completely.

Step 4

While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the fruits. Hull and slice the strawberries, dice the mango, peel and slice the kiwi, and chop the pineapple into small pieces.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and finely chopped mint leaves to create the dressing.

Step 6

Once the quinoa is cool, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the prepared fruits (strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi, and pineapple) to the bowl with the quinoa.

Step 7

Drizzle the honey-lime-mint dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad cold and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1727.5 grams (1727.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1223

Total Fat 16.30g	21%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1227mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 252.00g	92%
Dietary Fiber 22.00g	79%
Total Sugars 123.20g
Protein 34.50g	69%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378mg	29%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 1361mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.3%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 78.0%