QUINOA ALMOND BERRY SALAD
3/4 cup
dry quinoa
1 pint strawberries, sliced
16 oz fresh blueberries
1 cup cherries, pitted and sliced
2 tbsp pure maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon might work)
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
~ Cook quinoa according to package directions
~ Meanwhile, chop the fruit and place in a large bowl
~ Mix the dressing ingredients (maple syrup, balsamic, lime juice, salt) in a small bowl and
adjust to taste if necessary. Note: You may have to double the dressing recipe if your
salad is quite large.
~ Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add to large bowl with fruit; combine
~ Pour on dressing and mix well
~ Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until serving time
