Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad

Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad is tasty, nutritious and diabetic-friendly. Simple recipe. Lots of protein.

Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad

Hi. It’s Lois in the kitchen, talking about Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad. I enjoy finding and making delicious new recipes, and this Quinoa, Fruit & Nut Salad is no exception. The recipe originally came from Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan. It’s a delicious combination of grains, fruits, nuts and seeds, and Oh, so delicious!

Because I often take these new foods to potluck gatherings where there are usually people with wheat allergies and others who are vegetarian, I also try to find recipes that are wheat-free and vegetarian. I like to use quinoa because it is a whole grain that is also a complete protein, so it’s REALLY good for you.

The first time I made this Quinoa and Fruit Salad, we had a luncheon at work, and it really hit the spot. It was amazing! Don took some for his lunch and he came home raving about it because he didn’t get hungry until supper time. My coworkers must have liked it, too, because they ate it all. Check out the recipe.

Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad Recipe

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Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad

Quinoa, Fruit & Nut Salad is tasty, nutritious and diabetic-friendly. Simple recipe. Lots of protein.

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Servings 6

Author Recipe Idea Shop/Lois Carter Crawford based on Dorie Greenspan's recipe

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• Salt and pepper optional
• 1 1/2 cups dried mixed fruit such as cranberries, blueberries, apricots
• 1 cup mixed seeds and nuts such as sunflower seeds, pine nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or cilantro, mint or a mix of all these
• 4 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach

Dressing Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon walnut oil or hazelnut or another tablespoon of olive oil

Garnish/Topping Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for serving

Instructions

Instructions: Make the Quinoa

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain it in a sieve.

2. Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

3. Stir in the quinoa.

4. Reduce the heat and cook gently for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the grains have expanded.

5. When they are cooked, each grain will have a ring around it.

6. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let sit for 5 minutes.

7. If any water remains in the bottom of the pan, drain the quinoa.

8. Let cool to room temperature.

Instructions: Prepare & Add the Fruit, Nuts & Seeds

1. Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces.

2. Chop the nuts and then toast them until lightly browned.

3. Mix the fruit, nuts and herbs with the quinoa.

Instructions: Prepare the Dressing

1. In a separate bowl to make the dressing, whisk the oils and ginger until well blended.

Combine & Serve

1. Mix the dressing into the quinoa mixture.

2. Serve at room temperature or cold over greens with a dollop of yogurt to garnish.

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Quinoa Fruit Nut Salad Nutrition Information

Quinoa, Fruit & Nut Salad Nutrition Label

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