Best 5 Summer Fruit Quinoa Salad Recipes

With the sun shining and the weather warming up, it's time to enjoy the bounty of fresh fruits that summer has to offer. From juicy strawberries and blueberries to sweet peaches and watermelon, there's no shortage of delicious options to choose from. And what better way to showcase these summertime delights than in a refreshing and flavorful quinoa salad? Bursting with vibrant colors, textures, and flavors, summer fruit quinoa salad is the perfect dish for any occasion, whether it's a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or a light and healthy lunch.

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QUINOA SUMMER SALAD

Quinoa Summer Salad image

If you are looking for something different and distinct to bring to a summer barbeque, you have found the perfect recipe. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian. The lack of allergy-inducing ingredients does not reflect the intense sensory-flavor experience you and your guests will enjoy.

Provided by Laura Violet

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup white quinoa
1 cup red quinoa
1 ½ large red onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
12 grinds black pepper from a grinder
¼ cup olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a pot; add white quinoa and red quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 minutes. Set quinoa aside to cool while you complete the remaining steps.
Combine red onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in white and red quinoa.
Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; pour over quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Add cilantro and stir to incorporate. Cover salad and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 235.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SUMMER FRUIT QUINOA SALAD

Summer fruit quinoa salad image

Jazz up this good-for-you grain with some stone fruits like apricots, peaches and nectarines- add a little mint and parsley for colour and flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

100g quinoa
3 peaches or nectarines, or 6 apricots, diced
50g toasted hazelnut , roughly chopped
handful mint , roughly chopped
handful parsley , roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
zest and juice 1 lemon

Steps:

Put the quinoa in a medium saucepan and cover with 300ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins or until the quinoa is tender. Drain off any excess liquid and set aside to cool.
Add the fruit, hazelnuts, herbs and seasoning to the cooled quinoa.
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Pour over the salad and mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein

SUMMER FRUIT QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Summer Fruit Quinoa Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, orange juice, quinoa, strawberry, blueberry, mango, fresh basil, lime juice, honey

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 ½ cups orange juice
1 cup quinoa
strawberry
blueberry
mango, cubed
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
½ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

In a small saucepan bring water and orange juice to a boil then add quinoa, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
Add quinoa to a bowl. Top with strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes.
In a small bowl, mix lime juice, and honey. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa and mix.
Top with basil.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 21 grams

QUINOA FRUIT SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lemon juice, agave, water, orange juice, quinoa, blueberry, strawberry, banana, blackberry

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon agave
¼ cup water
¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup quinoa, uncooked
½ cup blueberry
½ cup strawberry, sliced
½ cup banana, sliced
½ cup blackberry

Steps:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and orange juice to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
Add the lemon juice and agave to a large mason jar and stir to combine.
Add the blueberries, strawberries, banana, blackberries, and cooked quinoa to the jar and screw on the lid.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days
Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 60 grams

QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

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This is an unusual and tasty high-protein grain salad. Quinoa is a grain that has almost no flavor, but the spices add zest. It's well worth trying, I make it often since discovering quinoa at my health food store.

Provided by NATALIE17

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ cups quinoa
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups water
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup raisins
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 71.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe fruit.
If you don't have any fresh fruit on hand, you can use frozen fruit instead. Just be sure to thaw it before using.
If you're using quinoa that's already cooked, be sure to fluff it with a fork before adding it to the salad.
To make the dressing, you can use either olive oil or avocado oil. If you're using olive oil, be sure to use extra virgin olive oil.
If you don't have any lemon juice on hand, you can use lime juice instead.
To add a bit of sweetness to the dressing, you can add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
If you're looking for a vegan dressing, you can omit the honey or maple syrup and use agave nectar instead.
To make the salad more filling, you can add grilled chicken or tofu.
For a more colorful salad, you can add a variety of vegetables, such as chopped red onion, bell pepper, or cucumber.
If you're making the salad ahead of time, be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The salad will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Summer fruit quinoa salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that's perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's also a great way to use up any leftover fruit you have on hand. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.