Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad

By Greta Macaire | July 25, 2023

Closeup of fruit salad with quinoa

This nutrient packed meal can be eaten whenever you need a sweet treat. Quinoa is rich in fiber and nutrients like folate, potassium and phosphorus. The variety of fruit allows for a diverse plate of textures and flavors. The honey-lime glaze is a perfect addition of tanginess to this fresh dish. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked 
  • 1 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 mango diced

Honey Lime Glaze:

  • 1-2 tablespoons honey 
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon basil chopped for garnish

Directions

  1. Rinse and prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Let quinoa cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, and mango.
  3. In a small bowl combine the honey and lime juice. Drizzle over the fruit salad and toss to coat.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil.

Yields 6 servings

Recipe adapted from The Recipe Critic

Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories 187; Total Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 0.3g; Carbohydrate 39g; Fiber 6g; Protein 5g; Sodium 3mg