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Summertime Quinoa Berry Salad
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 
Gluten-Free and Vegan
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer, quinoa, salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 360 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 pint organic blackberries
  • 1 pint organic raspberries
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. stevia powder
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest plus more for serving
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package. Remove from heat; set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, blackberries, raspberries, basil, mixed greens and scallions; gently toss to combine. Place in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk remaining ingredients.
  4. Remove quinoa salad from the fridge; drizzle with balsamic dressing.
  5. Serve chilled with additional lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
Summertime Quinoa Berry Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 254mg11%
Potassium 764mg22%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 20g83%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 580IU12%
Vitamin C 71.1mg86%
Calcium 147mg15%
Iron 5.4mg30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.