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Quinoa fruit salad is perfect for any patriotic-themed holiday. This healthy salad recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, protein-rich, and delicious! It’s my submission for day 2 of Kick Off to Summer Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Lauren of From Gate to Plate and Summer of Summer Scraps.

 

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Patriotic Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipe - This healthy side dish is always a hit at 4th of July parties and on Memorial Day.

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I adore the colors in this quinoa salad recipe, but I love it even more for its health benefits. It took me quite a while to jump onto the quinoa lovers train, but now that I have, I’m taking it to the end of the line with me. It’s starchy enough that I feel like I’m really splurging on carbs, but it’s super high in protein and fiber, making it a lower carb food. I listed some awesome #FoodFacts on quinoa in my vegetable quinoa salad recipe post.

Patriotic Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipe from ItsYummi.com

In addition to the quinoa, I used fresh strawberries and blueberries in this quinoa fruit salad, then I tossed everything with a delicious citrus vinaigrette dressing. The dressing is made with fresh orange and lime juices, heart healthy olive oil, rice vinegar, and a little bit of honey for sweetness. It all adds up to pure deliciousness, and it’ll make you want to shout, “It’s yummi!”

I hope you enjoy this quinoa fruit salad recipe!

Patriotic Quinoa Fruit Salad from ItsYummi.com

Patriotic Quinoa Salad

This patriotic quinoa salad will be the hit of your Memorial Day or Independence Day party. Fresh berries and quinoa are tossed in citrus vinaigrette. Yum!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 246
Author: Lindsay

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/2 cup uncooked)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

Citrus Dressing

  • 2 ounces (1/4 liquid cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • juice of one medium orange (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • To the bowl, add blueberries and diced strawberries; set bowl aside.
  • To a small bowl or a blender, add oil, vinegar, orange and lime juice, honey, and mustard. Whisk or blend until combined. Pour over quinoa and vegetables and use a spoon or salad tongs to toss,
  • For tastiest results, cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Notes

Recipe Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Patriotic Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Don’t miss out on a single recipe of this kick off to summer!

In addition to my patriotic quinoa fruit salad, here are the other recipes being shared today.

Please click through and visit these awesome bloggers!  I’ll have another delicious recipe for you on Thursday, for a delicious dessert that’ll be a BANG at your Memorial Day and 4th of July parties.  I hope you’ll come back and see me!

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Comments

    • Becca says

      Hi Carol,

      You can make the fruit salad while the quinoa is warm if you want to. Quinoa cools down pretty quickly, though, or you can place it into a bowl over an ice water bath to help it cool down quickly.

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    • Chef Becca says

      Stacy, thank you so much! Your sweet comment and compliment have truly made my day! I was having one of those UGH moments this morning, where my self esteem felt like it might self-destruct at any given moment. You really helped to remedy that <3

      Reply

    • Chef Becca says

      Thanks, Kelley! I’m beginning to think that quinoa is a delicious sponge, because it doesn’t taste like much on its own, but it seems to soak up the flavors of whatever it’s paired with!

      Reply

  15. Karen @BakingInATornado says

    I’ve tried many times to jump on the quinoa train but it keeps leaving the station without me. It’s frustrating because I know it’s healthy but I just haven’t liked any of the recipes I’ve tried. If anyone can develop a recipe I’ll like I know it’s you.

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    • Chef Becca says

      I’ve heard you talk about going through challenging times and I’ve seen your courage with creepy things in your house… I just KNOW that you can handle giving quinoa another try, Karen! This is really just a nice fruit salad with a little dressing on it… tossed with some fluffy goodness. Give it a little love, would ya, please? 🙂

      Reply

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