Summer’s here, and with the heat comes the need to eat something refreshing! Well, that refreshing snack can also be healthy and delicious! Our friends from @twopeasandpod shared this fantastic recipe!
INGREDIENTS:
Citrus Honey Dressing:
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped basil
For the Salad:
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries cut in half
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup roughly chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
PREPARATION:
• First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, mint, and basil. Set aside.
• Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Make sure it is cool before making the salad.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, almonds, mint, and basil. Gently stir. Drizzle the citrus honey dressing over the salad and gently stir again. Serve.
This salad tastes the best on the day it is made. Enjoy!