Bursting with Flavor: Summer Berry Quinoa Salad Recipe

Summer Berry Quinoa Salad

Lately, I’ve been craving light and refreshing dishes to enjoy during the warm weather. Today, I’m excited to share with you my recipe for a Summer Berry Quinoa Salad. This colorful and nutritious dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a simple weekday lunch. The combination of sweet berries, nutty quinoa, and tangy dressing creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 200g quinoa
• 150g strawberries, sliced
• 100g blueberries
• 100g blackberries
• 100g feta cheese, crumbled
• a handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• to taste
• to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• saucepan
• strainer
• mixing bowl
• whisk

Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and crumbled feta cheese.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything together until well combined.

Garnish the salad with chopped mint leaves for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve cold or at room temperature.

This Summer Berry Quinoa Salad weighs approximately 800g in total and serves 4 people. Each serving is about 200g. The estimated calorie count per serving is 250 calories.

One clever tip for this recipe is to chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and creates an even more delicious dish.

I hope you enjoy making and devouring this Summer Berry Quinoa Salad as much as I do. Feel free to customize it with your favorite berries or herbs to make it your own!