Summer Berry and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing

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A light and nutritious quinoa salad bursting with fresh summer berries, chopped almonds, and a fragrant honey-mint dressing that brightens every bite. This salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, fresh strawberries into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds, and 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
  4. Step 4: Pour honey-mint dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Chill for 20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors and provide a refreshing picnic side.

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