Blueberry & Walnut Quinoa Salad

If you are looking for an easy quinoa recipe that your whole family will love, give this blueberry and walnut quiona salad a try!

Course Salad

Cuisine Quinoa

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 196kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
½ cup walnuts
2 cups blueberries
1 orange peeled and cut into segments
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
½ teaspoon Pure Himalayan Salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons Chia Seeds
¼ cup water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine water and chia seeds and mix well. Set aside for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl combine quinoa, walnuts, blueberries and orange.
In a blender combine orange juice, champagne vinegar, mustard, parsley salt and pepper. Add chia seed mixture and process until smooth.
Toss quinoa mixture with dressing and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Carbohydrates: 39 g Protein 9.4g Fiber 7 g
This light and delicious quinoa salad uses chia gel in place of oil to give the dressing texture! If you don't have champagne vinegar on hand just substitute another vinegar. White balsamic or white wine vinegar would be good choices.

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