Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad

2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

150 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/4	teaspoon	salt
6	ounces	quinoa	uncooked
1/3	cup	mint	chopped
1/4	cup	yogurt	vanilla, lowfat
2	tablespoons	orange juice
1 1/2	cups	strawberries	sliced
2	medium	kiwi fruit	pared and sliced
1	cup	mandarin oranges	canned, drained, sections

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and the salt to a boil; add quinoa.

Reduce the heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, until quinoa is translucent.

In a food processor or blender, combine mint, yogurt and juice, puree until smooth.

Set aside.

Set aside six strawberry slices and three kiwi slices for garnish.

In large serving bowl, combine the remaining strawberries, the remaining kiwi and the mandarin orange sections.

Pour yogurt sauce over fruit mixture; toss to coat.

Add cooked quinoa; toss gently to mix well.

Garnish with reserved strawberry and kiwi slices.

Refrigerate, covered 1-2 hours, until thoroughly chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 117g

Amount per Serving

Calories 150 15% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 162mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 28.0g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	13%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 5.0g	10%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	65%
Calcium	5%		Iron	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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