Salads
Summer Berry Quinoa Salad
⏱ 25 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups of mixed summer berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and cook according to package instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl and toss to combine with the dressing
- Gently fold in the mixed summer berries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans
- Stir in the chopped fresh mint leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
- Just before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed
