Blueberry & Raspberry Quinoa Salad
A healthy, satisfying, plant-based meal.
  • CourseMain Dish, Salad, Side dish
  • CuisineGluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 1/2cup dry quinoa (red or white)
  • 1cup vegetable stock
  • 5oz. mixed greens
  • 1/2cup roasted unsalted walnuts
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2cup raspberries
Dressing
  • 1Tbsp. grape seed oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/3cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1-2Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare quinoa by rinsing thoroughly with cool water in a fine-mesh strainer. Then add to a small saucepan with vegetable stock (or water) and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy like rice. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In the meantime, prepare dressing by heating a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp. grape seed oil and minced shallot; sauté until tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat to cool.
  4. Add shallot to a food processor or blender with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Blend until pureed, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. To plate, top the mixed greens with slightly cooled quinoa, blueberries, raspberries and walnuts. Serve with dressing. Best when fresh. Serves 2 as an entrée, or 4 as a side dish.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from minimalistbaker.com.

Blueberry & Raspberry Quinoa Salad
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A healthy, satisfying, plant-based meal.
  • CourseMain Dish, Salad, Side dish
  • CuisineGluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa (red or white)
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 5 oz. mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted walnuts
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
Dressing
  • 1 Tbsp. grape seed oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
  1. Prepare quinoa by rinsing thoroughly with cool water in a fine-mesh strainer. Then add to a small saucepan with vegetable stock (or water) and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy like rice. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In the meantime, prepare dressing by heating a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp. grape seed oil and minced shallot; sauté until tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat to cool.
  4. Add shallot to a food processor or blender with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Blend until pureed, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. To plate, top the mixed greens with slightly cooled quinoa, blueberries, raspberries and walnuts. Serve with dressing. Best when fresh. Serves 2 as an entrée, or 4 as a side dish.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from minimalistbaker.com.

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