Best Blueberry Mango Quinoa Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing Recipes

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MANGO BLUEBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Mango Blueberry Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Niecer

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the quinoa
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
For the fruits and veggies
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup cubed ripe mangoes
1/2 cup cubed cucumbers
1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries
For the lemon basil dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves, chopped finely
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and water in a medium skillet and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or till the quinoa is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature. While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the chopped basil. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve. Chop and add the basil to the dressing just before serving. If you add it earlier, it will go black. Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently. Assemble the salad just before serving - toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

LEMON-BASIL QUINOA SALAD



Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad image

Found this and thought I would share since quinoa seems to be becoming so popular. This make-ahead salad (served warm or room temperature) is great for outdoor parties since it won't spoil in the sun.

Provided by manella

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 156.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BLUEBERRY AND MANGO FRUIT SALAD



Blueberry and Mango Fruit Salad image

Make and share this Blueberry and Mango Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Mango

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 mangoes
4 cups blueberries
6 tablespoons sugar
1 lemon
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Peel managoes and cut into bite-size pieces and then place in a large serving bowl.
  • Add blueberries and sugar to mangoes, toss.
  • Grate the zest and juice the lemon and then add both to the fruit. Stir in orange juice.
  • Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 58.9, Protein 2.4

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