Triple Berry and Quinoa Salad with Mixed Greens
Triple Berry and Quinoa Salad with Mixed Greens places sweet berries and nutty quinoa amidst a backdrop of earthy mixed greens, cucumbers, and peppers, all pulled together with a balsamic vinaigrette for a colorful and scrumptious salad.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 c. cooked quinoa
- 1 c. mixed baby greens
- 1/3 c. diced cucumber
- 1/3 c. diced yellow or orange pepper
- 1/4 c. diced red onion
- 3/4 c. sliced strawberries
- 3/4 c. blueberries
- 1/2 c. raspberries
- 3 Tbsp. white balsamic or lavender balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. herbes de provence
- 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl gently toss together the quinoa, mixed greens, cucumber, diced pepper, onion, and berries.
- Prepare the vinaigrette in a separate bowl, blending together the lavender or white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, honey, herbes de provence, and mint (if using).
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently fold in until evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately.