Complete recipe down below.
Quinoa fruit salad
Salads are the main obsession for every fruit fanatic, especially in the sweltering heat waves. They eat salads with every meal or snack as it is the easiest way to consume fresh, colorful, and nutrient-dense food. At the same time, it can be hard for many of you to get the best fruit salad recipe that is simple to make and tempting enough to justify the effort.
My current favorite is quinoa fruit salad which provides all the real nutrients of fruits that usually lose their refreshing taste with a crunch as well as nutrient value also after cooking.
Why you should give this a try to this salad? This large bowl of vibrant colors will amaze everyone around the table and catch every eye with its shiny colorful look having peaches, kiwi, pineapple, strawberries, or mango. You can add whatever fruits you like. Besides fruits, chewy quinoa with toasted powerhouses i.e. Nuts and tangy lime juice- all will make this salad so irresistible. In short, every other ingredient will elevate its deliciousness level which will satisfy you in the yummiest way.
Tips and tricks for a perfect flavor
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Don’t keep this salad for the next day and consume it on the same day. Otherwise, all the ingredients including fruits will lose their start tasting stale.
Use fresh fruits that are available in the season. They will make your salad glow up differently.
After making, keep this salad in the fridge for at least 1 hour and then serve it. It will allow the quinoa to absorb all the fruit juices and blissful flavors of other ingredients.
Pine nuts are a seamless addition to this salad. But if you don’t find it, you can go with toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds. If you are fond of enjoying a healthy lifestyle, you can also add chia seeds or pumpkin seeds for additional nutrients.
Ingredients for salad dressing:
1. Orange juice: ½ cup
2. Lime juice: ½ cup
3. Zest of 1 orange
4. Zest of 1 lime
5. Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
6. Ground pepper: ½ teaspoon
7. Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Instructions to make:
1. Start by washing quinoa, for this, put quinoa in a large strainer, and wash it under running water for 2-3 minutes.
2. Take a medium size pan and add water to it.
3. Add quinoa into the water and cook uncovered until the water gets evaporated.
4. Put the lid on the pan and switch off the flame. Let it as it is for 5 minutes.
5. After 5 minutes, remove the pan lid and fluff by using a fork.
6. Mix all the ingredients of salad dressing into a large size bowl, whisk them and keep it aside.
7. Transfer the cooked quinoa into another large size bowl and add all the fruits, chopped mint leaves, and toasted walnuts in it. Stir well.
8. Pour the dressing ingredients into the quinoa mixture and toss well.
9. Place the bowl into the refrigerator for 1 hour.
10. Enjoy your healthy colorful bowl.