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:
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1 teaspoon orange
zest
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4 tablespoons fresh
orange juice
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2 tablespoons fresh
lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh
lime juice
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon finely
chopped mint
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1 teaspoon finely
chopped basil
For the Salad:
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2 cups cooked
red quinoa
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1 1/2 cups strawberries cut
in half
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1 cup raspberries
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1 cup blackberries
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1 cup blueberries
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1 cup roughly
chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Cinnamon Almonds
· 1 tablespoon finely
chopped mint
· 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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It's a complete
protein. For such a tiny seed, quinoa has a lot of protein: One cup cooked has
8 grams.
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It's gluten-free.
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. ...
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It's high in fiber.
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It's high in
minerals.
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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.
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