Quinoa Fruit Salad

By Jackie618

Ingredients

• For the salad:
• 1/2 cup slices almonds
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
• 8 cups quinoa, cooked according to standard directions
• 1 pint raspberries
• 1 pint blueberries
• 4 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut
• For the dressing:
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
• 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• juice of 6 limes (approximately 1/3 cup of juice. Use bottled key lime juice if needed)

Preparation

Step 1

Place the almonds and turbinado sugar into a nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the almonds are toasted and the sugar begins to caramelize onto the almonds. Turn out onto a sheet of parchment paper and allow to cool.

In a large bowl stir together all ingredients for the salad. Place the dressing ingredients into a blender, puree completely, then pour over your salad. Toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired. Serve immediately, or store in fridge for up to 12 hours.

Vegan, Gluten-free