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Citrus Berry Quinoa Salad

6 Ratings
3 Comments
  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

This salad tastes light and fresh -- perfect for summer or any time you want a heal. MORE + LESS -

Good Life Eats
May 21, 2015

Ingredients

1
cup almond milk, plain or vanilla
1
cup water
1
cup rinsed quinoa
zest of 1 medium orange
1/4
teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4
cup fresh blueberries
1 1/4
cup fresh raspberries
1
tablespoon plus 1/4 cup honey
almonds, sliced or chopped for garnish

Steps

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  • 1
    Combine the almond milk, water, quinoa, cinnamon, zest, and 1 tablespoon honey in a medium sized sauce pan. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed - about 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Remove from heat, keeping covered, and let sit for 5 minutes. Gently stir in berries. Drizzle with honey just before serving and garnish with almonds.
 

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More About This Recipe
  • I highly recommend trying quinoa if you haven't already. It is one of the most nutritious grains available and very tasty, which makes it an excellent choice for a pantry staple. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) has a similar texture to couscous, but a little more crunch and a slightly nutty flavor.

    The Incas called this ancient food staple "The Mother Grain." Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain and is classified as a "complete protein" and contains slow-releasing carbs to help maintain blood sugar levels. It is also a very good source calcium, iron, phosphorous, B vitamins, and vitamin E. Quinoa is a great grain substitute for rice if you are aiming for healthier meals.

    I love quinoa, but I've only ever had it in savory dishes. Recently I had the opportunity to try a breakfast version of a quinoa salad. It was loaded with berries and had a slight citrus hint to it. I wanted to recreate the dish at home, and so here it is: Citrus Berry Quinoa Salad.

    This would be perfect for a brunch or big breakfast as a side dish (which is how it was served when I ate it), but it would also be great as a breakfast dish alone since it is packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and fruit. The perfect dish to get you going with the energy you need.

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