Blueberry, Mango and Quinoa Salad

By Master Chef on August 9th, 2019 · In Fruits, Herbs and Spices, Regional and Ethnic, Rice and Grains, ROTD, Salads, Special Diets, Techniques, Vegetables

Blueberry, Mango and Quinoa Salad is a thing of both gastronomic and aesthetic beauty. The combination of tangy fruits and healthy grains with a sweet herbal dressing make it so.

Blueberry, Mango and Quinoa Salad

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

35 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Salads

Cuisine: American

Serves: 2

Ingredients

Quinoa

1/2 Cup quinoa (washed)
1 Cup water

Salad ingredients (less the quinoa)

1 mango cut into cubes
1/2 Cup blueberries
1 medium cucumber cut into cubes
1/4 Cup dried cranberries

Dressing

1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon orange marmalade
10 basil leaves, chopped finely
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Boil the water in a medium skillet, then add the quinoa. Turn heat down to medium, cover the skillet and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat and let the quinoa cool to room temperature.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Combine the fruits and cucumber in a medium bowl. And whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, except the basil.
When the quinoa has cooled, combine the basil with the dressing and mix half of the dressing into the quinoa. Combine the quinoa with the fruits and cucumber mixture and serve immediately with the rest of the dressing.

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