MINTED QUINOA FRUIT SALAD

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Make and share this Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carianne

Categories     Strawberry

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa (rinse throroughly)
1/3 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections (drained)

Steps:

  • Bring salt and 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan and add quinoa.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (until quinoa is translucent).
  • Puree mint, yogurt, and orange juice in blender.
  • Reserve a few strawberry and kiwi slices for garnish.
  • In a large serving bowl combine fruit, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and toss to coat.
  • Add quinoa, toss gently.
  • Garnish with reserved fruit, and refrigerate 1- 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 108.7, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 12.4, Protein 4.7

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