Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in a strainer several times with cold water. Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in a medium saucepot with a tightly fitted lid. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer until the grains display a thread-like spiral and the water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Fluff with two forks and transfer to a large glass mixing bowl to cool. Set aside.
• Combine the lime juice, agave nectar, jalapeno, garlic and cumin in a glass mixing bowl, whisking briskly. Drizzle in the oil slowly, continuing to whisk. Once the vinaigrette is smooth and slightly thickened, whisk in the 1/2 cup cilantro and the lime zest. Season with salt.
• Place the oranges, jicama, onions, almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro in a medium mixing bowl. Pour in about half of the cilantro lime vinaigrette and gently toss. Fold into the quinoa. Drizzle in the remaining vinaigrette, and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt.
• Transfer the quinoa salad to a large serving bowl, garnish with almonds and serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and orange juice to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
• Add the lemon juice and agave to a large mason jar and stir to combine.
• Add the blueberries, strawberries, banana, blackberries, and cooked quinoa to the jar and screw on the lid.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days
• Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• in a medium bowl soak the raisins and apricots in warm water for 5 minute drain and set aside.
• in a 2qt saucepan bring 2 cups water, the quinoa and 1/2 tsp of salt to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent and tender. 10-15 minute (The outer germ rings of the grain will remain chewy and white. Some germ rings may separate from the grain and will look like white squiggles) Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and turn out onto a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
• finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 tbs of juice.
• In a small bowl whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 1/4tsp salt.
• In a large bowl, toss the vinaigrette you just made with the quinoa, raisins, apricots, avocados, scallions and almonds.

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.

Steps:

• Bring salt and 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan and add quinoa.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (until quinoa is translucent).
• Puree mint, yogurt, and orange juice in blender.
• Reserve a few strawberry and kiwi slices for garnish.
• In a large serving bowl combine fruit, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and toss to coat.
• Add quinoa, toss gently.
• Garnish with reserved fruit, and refrigerate 1- 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Put the quinoa in a medium saucepan and cover with 300ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins or until the quinoa is tender. Drain off any excess liquid and set aside to cool.
• Add the fruit, hazelnuts, herbs and seasoning to the cooled quinoa.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Pour over the salad and mix thoroughly.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan bring water and orange juice to a boil then add quinoa, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
• Add quinoa to a bowl. Top with strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes.
• In a small bowl, mix lime juice, and honey. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa and mix.
• Top with basil.
• Enjoy!