Nutty Quinoa Fruit Salad
Perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, this fun twist on traditional fruit salad is loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants! Quinoa adds additional protein, while a Maple Cinnamon Dressing adds satisfying flavor!
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
Quinoa Fruit Salad
- 1 and ½ cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries thawed (or other frozen berry) (Thawed berries will help add juice to the salad))
- 1 large navel orange peeled
- ¼ cup almonds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
Cinnamon Maple Dressing
- 2-4 TBS maple syrup depending on sweetness preference
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all quinoa salad ingredients to a large bowl. Be sure to reserve the juices from the thawed fruit, as that will help coat the salad with flavor.
- Combine the maple syrup and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the top of salad and stir to combine.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
