Give any meal a boost with this easy Berry Quinoa Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, and a gorgeous side dish, too!
- 2 cups prepared quinoa cooled
- 3 cups mixed fresh berries blackberries, raspberries, blueberries
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/3 cup fresh goat cheese crumbled
- 1/3 cup almonds crushed or slivered
- Juice of one lemon about 4 tablespoons
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- generous pinch of salt
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If using ready-to-cook quinoa, follow package directions, then set aside to cool.
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Rinse and drain berries, and set aside. Rough chop the spinach.
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Combine, quinoa, berries, spinach, goat cheese and almonds in bowl.
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Whisk the dressing ingredients together (lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt). Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently combine.
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Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
*This salad is especially easy with ready-to-cook quinoa, like the Nature’s Promise brand shown in step 1 above
*Any combination of your favorite fresh berries works well here - strawberries, cherries, etc. Just 3 cups total.