Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD

Published January 19, 2018

Quinoa is not just for savory dishes! This fruity quinoa salad makes a great breakfast, snack, or side dish. The fresh mint takes it to the next level!
Photo by: Nina Gelbke of Naturally Nina.

Versatile Fruity Quinoa Salad Recipe

Quinoa is not just for savory dishes! This fruity quinoa salad makes a great breakfast, snack, or side dish. The fresh mint takes it to the next level!

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Servings

Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa, dry
1 cup Blueberries
1 cup Strawberries, diced
1 cup Mangos, diced
1 cup Kiwis, diced
2 Oranges, juiced
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Lime juice
0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
0.5 cup Green onion, chopped

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
While quinoa is cooking, rinse and prepare blueberries, strawberries, mangos, and kiwi.
Combine orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and lime.
When quinoa is done cooking and has cooled, transfer to a large bowl and add fruit. Pour juice mixture over top and toss well.
Top with fresh mint and green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 74.5gProtein: 10.5gFat: 4.4gFiber: 10g

About the author

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp, PhD is a contributing writer for Mastering Diabetes. She is a mental health coach, researcher, and writer. Tara received her PhD in Psychosocial Health from Northern Arizona University and has a background in nutrition education with previous positions at organizations like Forks Over Knives, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Plant-Strong. Tara is also the founder of Reconnect Collective.

Tara’s research specialization is the foundations and mechanisms of a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. She was the principal investigator and lead author of the groundbreaking INFINITE study, which explored the role of food and nutrition in recovery from substance use disorders. During her doctorate program at Northern Arizona University, she was involved in the Nutritarian Women’s Health Study, and her dissertation research focused on how a plant-based diet influences individuals’ recovery from disordered eating.

Tara’s work combines evidence-based practices from various disciplines to support people in addressing the root cause of their challenges while also building the foundations and skills of mental health to cultivate lasting well-being.