Quinoa gets the sweet treatment in this refreshing summer salad with strawberries, blueberries, and red currants (though you can easily sub raspberries or blackberries in for the currants).
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients
Dressing:
1tablespoonlime zestfrom about 1 large lime
2tablespoonsfresh lime juiceabout 1 large juicy lime
3tablespoonshoneycan sub agave syrup or Grade A pure maple syrup
1tablespoonfresh chopped peppermint
Salad:
2cupscooked quinoa*start with about 3/4 cup dried quinoa
2cupsblueberries
1cupstrawberrieshulled and diced
1/2cupred currantscan substitute blackberries or raspberries
Instructions
Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and peppermint. Set aside.
Place the quinoa, blueberries, strawberries, and red currants in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently. Serve.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two days, but I think it's better when served right after assembling.