Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Updated May 21, 2019
I am a fruit fanatic, especially in the summer. I eat fruit with every meal and snack on various fruits throughout the day. When it is hot outside, sometimes all I want to eat is fruit. My latest obsession is this Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing. It is light and refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.
For this particular Quinoa Fruit Salad, I used blueberries, strawberries, and mango. Feel free to use whatever fruit you like-peaches, blackberries, raspberries, kiwi, and pineapple are great options. I like to mix it up with whatever fruit I have in the fridge. I also used red quinoa, but any variety of quinoa will work. I just like the pop of color the red quinoa adds to the salad.
The Honey Lime Dressing is easy to whisk together and is the perfect ending to the colorful Quinoa Fruit Salad. I also added in a touch of fresh mint because our backyard is being taken over by mint…and it adds a refreshing kick.
If you are looking for a new fruit salad to make this summer, give this easy and healthy Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing a try! It goes well with any summer meal and is a great way to enjoy all of the fine fruits summer has to offer.
Make sure you check out our Berry Quinoa Salad too!
Quinoa Fruit Salad
Ingredients
For the Honey Lime Dressing:
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
For the fruit:
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups chopped mango
- Extra chopped mint for garnish-optional
Instructions
- Using a strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let quinoa cool to room temperature.
- To make the Honey Lime Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey, and mint together until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, blueberries, strawberries, and mango. Pour honey lime dressing over the fruit salad and mix until well combined. Garnish with additional mint, if desired. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Note-Use your favorite fruit in this salad. Blackberries, peaches, kiwi, raspberries, pineapple, grapes, etc. are great options!
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This was so delicious! Thank you!!
What can I substitute for the honey (maple syrup, corn syrup)?
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This looks incredible with the bright colours. I’d never have thought to put quinoa in a fruit salad before.
About how much juice should you get from one large lime?
About 2 tablespoons
This looks great and I’m trying it today, just wondered – did you put the dressing on at the end or earlier to allow the flavours to absorb?
You can make the salad in advance to let the flavors sit. It is good both ways!
This was delicious, and so easy since I had a big bag of mixed frozen fruit on hand! It was definitely better the first day than after sitting in the fridge overnight, but I may have slightly overcooked the quinoa, too (it got soggy the next day). Definitely a winner, though! I had a mix of peaches, pineapple, mango, and strawberries. ๐
I just ran across this recipe and made it for a family campout. It was great because it didn’t require a ton of refrigeration like potato salad would. Everyone tried it and although I only heard a few raves, the large bowl was mostly gone. I increased the amoutn of dressing because it didn’t seem like much but today’s leftovers are VERY lime-y. Even the kids tried it because of all the fruit!
Thanks for the recipe~
What is the nutritional value of this recipe?
I made this yesterday. Added a big handful of shredded coconut and toasted sliced almonds. Delish!!
I’m not a big fan of Quinoa. but I do eat it. I LOVED this dish. You couldn’t taste the Quinoa, yet it had the protein to fill me up. YUMMY!!! I used white Quinoa. This will be a recipe I keep. Thank you!
Do you have any idea how many calories are in this salad?
What can I use instead of mango? (I’m allergic to it)
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HAS ANYONE TRIED USUSING RICE COOKER TO COOK THE QUINOA AND IF SO WHAT WERE THE RESULTS?
Made this with cantaloupe instead of mango (husband doesn’t like mango ๐ _) and it was fantastic! Best fruit salad I’ve ever had.
How long will this last in the fridge?
It is best the day it is made, but I’ve eaten leftovers the next day and it is still fine.
This looks delicious! Do you think I could substitute frozen fruit and get a somewhat similar effect without it turning into a big goopy mess? (Assuming I thaw my frozen fruit at room temp, and not in the microwave).
Fresh fruit is best but if you have frozen fruit it will still work if you defrost it. Enjoy!
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To really take this recipe over the top, add goat cheese! It really tied everything together perfectly.
I served this for people at brunch and it was a huge hit!
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That ad is not from us. Someone showed it to me and I have no idea how that got on Facebook. We would never put an ad like that up and I have no idea why they linked to our site and this recipe. It doesn’t make sense. Sorry!
This is our family’s favorite fruit salad. The mango ย really adds great flavor.ย
Glad you like it!
This sounds so lovely for a Spring brunch I am planning! Do you think it would be good on a bed of baby spinach?
Yes! Enjoy!
Quinoa is a very healthy and tasty option for breakfast. It is low in calories and promotes weight loss. The high protein content in it keeps you full for a longer time thus reducing overeating.
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I loved it! I’m on an anti-inflammatory diet, and this recipe fits right in. I substituted oranges for the mango. Yum!
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Well itโs not summer and I didnโt have mango, I substituted pineapple, still great!great! Simple wonderful recipe!
Iโve made this twice now, and it was a hit both times!! Itโs quick and easy to make, the only real measurements you have to be careful about rare the quinoa and dressing. Then add fruit as you likeโstrawberries, blueberries, mango, cherries, grapes, whatever your faves are. Itโs good, and good for you!!
This was a really satisfying salad. I ended up using blueberries and peeled apricots. I would suggest the next time to marinate the quinoa overnight in the dressing then add the fruit. This was a salad I took with me on a trip and it was good for two days. Looking forward to trying different fruit.
like to know how many calories so I can add to my fitness pal