Gluten-Free Quinoa Fruit Salad
This refreshing salad combines fruit with a quinoa base, making it perfect for summer. Quinoa is a gluten-free, protein-packed seed that contains all 9 essential amino acids. Add a side of lean protein to your salad for a highly nutritious, balanced meal or eat alone as a great snack.
Servings 12
Calories 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
- 4 Tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 1-15 fresh mint leaves, minced
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- optional dash of salt and pepper
- 2 cup blueberries
- 2 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 teaspoon agave nectar
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice and the mint.
- Pour over the cooked quinoa and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl combine the fruit, agave nectar and remaining lime juice.
- Cover and refrigerate each bowl for 2 hours, to allow the flavors to emerge.
- Combine the fruit with the quinoa and serve.
- Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 114 calories, 1 fat, 13mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 2.5g fiber, and 6g protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal
