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Honey Lime Berry Quinoa Salad with Mint

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Posted:8/14/17
Updated:11/15/19

Use up those fresh summer berries in this Honey Lime Berry Quinoa Salad with fresh mint. Gluten-free, vegan-friendly and a healthy addition to your meals this season.

Honey Lime Berry Quinoa Salad with fresh mint. Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly and healthy! this recipe

This post is sponsored in partnership with California Giant Berry Farms. All opinions expressed, as always, are my own. Thank you for your support as I partner with brands that help make Fit Mitten Kitchen possible!

Doesn’t August just feel like a constant reminder that summer is coming to an end? I try not to think about it too much. I make an effort to “live in the moment” and practice gratitude. But it’s all those years of preparing for school to start back up. “Back To School” ads are in full force. Reminding us that fall is coming… Summer is almost over.

BUT NOT YET. No fall yet. Summer is still here. It is still August and still berry season!

Anyone else stocking up on all of the berry sales at your grocery stores? Berries are 100% my favorite. I’m trying to think of another fruit that I love as much as berries but none are coming to mind.

There are also a TON of ways to enjoy them… So let’s chat some different ways!

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Berries

5 Ways to get the most out of your summer berries

1. Add berries on your salads

One of my favorite ways to use up fresh berries is to throw them in a salad. They provide some additional texture and a hint of natural sweetness. I typically throw on some feta or goat cheese too.

Summer Berry Spinach Salad

Simple Strawberry Salad with Coconut Lime Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

2. Use berries in smoothies

Can’t go wrong with adding strawberries into a smoothie! One of the quickest and easiest ways to get in your dose of berries in the morning.

Green Avocado Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Purple Power Superfood Smoothie

3. Bake with berries

Couldn’t leave out baking with summer berries! So many ways to bake with berries – fresh or frozen!

Classic Vegan Blueberry Scones

Whole Grain Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins

Paleo Strawberry Shortcake

Gluten-Free Strawberry Crisp

Whole Wheat Raspberry Pumpkin Muffins <– oops I went there already…

4. Freeze fresh berries

This kind of goes without saying but stocking up on fresh seasonal berries right now and freezing them is the way to go! Not only can you use the frozen berries in smoothies, but you can also bake with them, make jams, ice cream, etc.

5. Enjoy them with breakfast

I love adding berries to any of my breakfast plates. Whether that is pancakes, sweet potato bowls, or just having them on the side with a savory dish.

Simple Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancakes. This recipe is great and freezes well!

Berries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, so you really can’t go wrong any way you choose to enjoy them.

And if you’re looking for ways to enjoy my personal favorite fruit –strawberries– be sure to check out this post 101 Ways to Use Strawberries this Summer from my friends over at California Giant 🙂

AND NOW to share a NEW salad recipe with you all for just another awesome way to use fresh berries this summer.

Honey Lime Berry Quinoa Salad with fresh mint

Fresh berries in this quinoa salad, tossed in a honey lime dressing. Makes the best side dish. You can even throw on top of greens and enjoy as a meal!

Yes. This quinoa-fruit combination is happening and it is so light and refreshing. Blueberries and raspberries are perfect right now – much thanks to California Giant berry farms!

This dish is really simple too. Just takes prepping the quinoa, the easy honey lime dressing, and tossing it all together with the fresh berries and mint.  It would be a great dish to bring to a cookout or gathering to celebrate the last days of summer.

I’ve even been enjoying this with breakfast 🙂

Be sure to let me know if you try it!

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Try this delicious Berry Quinoa Salad with honey, lime and mint for your next side dish. Light and fresh, easy and healthy!

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (I used a mix of red and white)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 TBS raw honey*
  • juice of 2 limes, plus zest
  • 1/2 tsp pink salt
  • 2 pints fresh blueberries
  • 2 pints fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (or seeds if nut allergy)

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa: in a medium pot over high heat, add 3/4 cup quinoa with 1/2 cups of water. Allow water to come to boil, then reduce heat and simmer quinoa for 10-15 minutes, or until water has disappeared. Remove pot from heat and allow quinoa to cool before transferring to large bowl. Set aside to cool completely. 2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together extra virgin olive oil, honey and juice of 2 limes – leave zest for garnish or add in now. Set aside. 3. Add fresh berries and mint to large bowl of cooled quinoa. 4. Pour dressing into large bowl and gently toss until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Be careful with the raspberries. 5. Garnish with sliced almonds and more chopped mint if desired. Serve on top of a bed of greens, with your favorite grilled protein, bring to a cookout or enjoy as a side dish!

Notes

*I like raw honey, as it has additional health benefits. But Grade A honey works as well. Sub agave or maple syrup if strictly vegan. Feel free to add in strawberries too! Use sunflower seeds if dealing with nut allergies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4th
  • Calories: 233
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 119mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Deryn | Running on Real Food says

    8/15/2017 at 1:10 pm

    This sounds sooo fresh and yummy! I’ve been eating berries non-stop, I love this time of year!!

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    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:42 pm

      Me too, Deryn!

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    8/15/2017 at 5:09 pm

    I have been on a huge quinoa kick lately. I will bookmark this one to make over the weekend!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel! Let me know if you try it! I hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    8/15/2017 at 5:11 pm

    I have done all 5 of those things with our summer berries! I wish I had a giant bowl of this beautiful salad for dinner tonight! 😉

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:45 pm

      WOO. Glad we’re on the same page with getting the most out of those berries 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    8/15/2017 at 6:57 pm

    I love adding berries to salad! This is very similar to a quinoa and berries I make for breakfast and would be perfect for lunch. Great flavors, textures, and nutrition!

    Reply
  5. Taylor Kiser says

    8/15/2017 at 7:17 pm

    Love everything about this! Looks delicious! Great addition to any grilled meat for dinner!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks Taylor!

      Reply
  6. Jenn says

    8/15/2017 at 10:16 pm

    This looks so delicious and healthy. I love fruit in savory salads.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:43 pm

      Yes! Fruit in any salad 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

    8/15/2017 at 10:33 pm

    Everything about this salad it amazing! I love the Honey Lime Berry combo!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks so much Kristina!

      Reply
  8. Alisa Fleming says

    8/16/2017 at 11:22 am

    This salad reminds me of a “hippy days” throwback, in a very good way. It looks so rustic, comforting, nourishing, and flavorful all in one!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/16/2017 at 2:44 pm

      lol, thanks Alisa!

      Reply
  9. geet says

    12/1/2017 at 2:44 am

    Quinoa with berries <3
    I am so gonna try it. thanks for sharing this dear. Lots of love

    Reply
  10. Mary says

    7/5/2019 at 12:31 am

    Was really good! Fresh and filling

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      7/9/2019 at 8:43 pm

      Glad you liked it, Mary! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and review 🙂

      Reply

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