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Blueberry Peach Quinoa Salad
This hearty vegetarian salad recipe, Blueberry Peach Quinoa Salad, celebrates the fresh flavors of summer and is a great lunch or dinner idea!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- Blueberry Peach Quinoa Salad:
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth (or water)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 small peaches, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
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- Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa under running water in a fine mesh colander.
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In a small saucepan, stir together the quinoa, vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes or until tender. Once cooked, fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
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Meanwhile, to make vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, honey, salt and black pepper.
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To make salad, in a large bowl toss together cooled quinoa, spinach, peaches, blueberries, pecans and 3-4 tablespoons of dressing. Serve immediately.