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Are you looking for a summer fresh salad to boost your mood and your immunity? then, this is the perfect recipe for you with berry quinoa salad. 


This recipe is very delicious and healthy. The colors of this salad will make you fall in love with summer breakfast vibes and energy booster all the way. 


The quinoa shall make you full and thus, you shall not be hungry till lunch. This salad is for everyone looking for a healthy lifestyle like no other. This salad is for you. 


The best exotic salad ever is this recipe of Berry Quinoa salad. This salad is an immunity booster and one of my favorites. When it comes to a healthy salad that no one can beat, then, this salad recipe is the best. 


Ingredients

Citrus Honey Dressing:

·          1 teaspoon orange zest

·         4 tablespoons fresh orange juice

·         2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

·         1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

·         1 tablespoon honey

·         1 teaspoon finely chopped mint

·         1 teaspoon finely chopped basil

For the Salad:

·         2 cups cooked red quinoa

·         1 1/2 cups strawberries cut in half

·         1 cup raspberries

·         1 cup blackberries

·         1 cup blueberries

·         1 cup roughly chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Cinnamon Almonds

·        1 tablespoon finely chopped mint

·         1 tablespoon finely chopped basil

 Instructions

  1.  First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, mint, and basil. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, almonds, mint, and basil. Gently stir. Drizzle citrus honey dressing over the salad and gently stir again. Serve.
  3. Note-if you can't find red quinoa, you can use regular quinoa. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. The quinoa can be made in advance. Make sure it is cool before making the salad. The salad is best the day it is made.

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Quinoa Benefits

·         It's a complete protein. For such a tiny seed, quinoa has a lot of protein: One cup cooked has 8 grams.

·         It's gluten-free. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. ...

·         It's high in fiber.

·         It's high in minerals.

·         It may be good for your gut.

 

Strawberries benefits

These potent little packages protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against cancer. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food

 

Raspberries Benefits

They have Potassium which is very important, essential to heart function, and proven to lower blood pressure. The omega-3 fatty acids in raspberries can help prevent stroke and heart disease. They also contain a mineral called manganese, which is necessary for healthy bones and skin and helps regulate blood sugar.

Blackberries Benefits

The antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals found in blackberries deliver a variety of health benefits. Antioxidants such as anthocyanins hold many anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. They may also combat diabetes and certain kinds of cancer.

Blueberries Benefits

According to a few studies, a bowl of blueberries can help in boosting immunity and can reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart diseases. Moreover, consuming a small portion of berries daily can help in strengthening the metabolism and prevent any kind of metabolic syndrome and deficiency. In fact, according to a research, it was observed that consuming berries over a period of 5 to 6 weeks, remarkably improved the metabolism of individuals dealing with low metabolic symptom.

Check this article of " What happens when you eat blueberries everyday?"


Have a wonderful Breakfast

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