Best Quinoa Apple And Blueberry Salad Recipes

SPICED BLUEBERRY QUINOA

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I took up eating quinoa when I found out how much protein it has. This is really an easy dish to experiment with; my first version of the recipe was made with shredded apples instead of blueberries. It's just as delicious! -Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium heat until lightly toasted, 5-7 minutes. Stir in almond milk, honey, cinnamon and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until quinoa is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in blueberries and vanilla. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

QUINOA APPLE AND BLUEBERRY SALAD

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This is a recipe I found online, although I modified it slightly. VERY HEALTHY as it includes some of the world's healthiest foods--quinoa, apples, blueberries, walnuts, yogurt. Good for a side dish or for breakfast or whatever.

Provided by kimberlyangelldalton

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 medium apples
1 cup blueberries (frozen is fine, just let them thaw)
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Dump quinoa and water into a pot and heat to boiling, then move heat to low, cover, and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Quinoa should be white, translucent, and soft. (Or cook it in a rice cooker the same way you'd cook rice.).
Dice the apples and walnuts.
Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until even.
Can serve immediately; however, I prefer it chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 27.2, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 6.1