Quinoa With Fruit and Nuts Salad Recipe
Quinoa, Fruit & Nut Salad is tasty, nutritious and diabetic-friendly. Simple recipe. Lots of protein.
Servings: 6
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- Salt and pepper optional
- 1½ cups dried mixed fruit such as cranberries, blueberries, apricots
- 1 cup mixed seeds and nuts such as sunflower seeds, pine nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds
- ¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh basil or cilantro, mint or a mix of all these
- 4 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ 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
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain it in a sieve.
- Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the quinoa.
- Reduce the heat and cook gently for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the grains have expanded.
- When they are cooked, each grain will have a ring around it.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let sit for 5 minutes.
- If any water remains in the bottom of the pan, drain the quinoa.
- Let cool to room temperature.
Instructions: Prepare & Add the Fruit, Nuts & Seeds
- Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the nuts and then toast them until lightly browned.
- Mix the fruit, nuts and herbs with the quinoa.
Instructions: Prepare the Dressing
- In a separate bowl to make the dressing, whisk the oils and ginger until well blended.
Combine & Serve
- Mix the dressing into the quinoa mixture.
- Serve at room temperature or cold over greens with a dollop of yogurt to garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg