Delicious Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipe for a Refreshing Meal
Quinoa Fruit Salad — a mexican recipe (salad) with 9 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
35
Total Time (min)
4
servings
299
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 medium banana (sliced)
- 1 medium apple (diced)
- 1 cup orange segments
- 1 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
5 steps
Cook Quinoa
In a pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Let quinoa cool before mixing with fruits.Prepare Fruits
While quinoa cools, wash and prepare all fruits. Slice bananas, dice apples, and segment oranges.
Use fresh fruits for the best flavor.Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with mixed berries, banana, apple, and orange segments.
Gently fold to avoid crushing the berries.Add Seasoning
Add chopped mint leaves, honey, lime juice, and salt to the fruit and quinoa mix.
Adjust sweetness and salt to your preference.Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Perfect for a refreshing summer meal!
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your mexican meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipe for a Refreshing Meal is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 35 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Mexican cuisine has deep roots in Mesoamerican and Spanish traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, it features bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and centuries-old cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 9 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, feel free to substitute with your favorite seasonal fruits.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
