Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad

Submitted by Carianne

"From weight watchers (3 points per serving)."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quinoa (rinse throroughly)
• 1⁄3 cup chopped of fresh mint
• 1⁄4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections (drained)

directions

1. Bring salt and 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan and add quinoa.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (until quinoa is translucent).
3. Puree mint, yogurt, and orange juice in blender.
4. Reserve a few strawberry and kiwi slices for garnish.
5. In a large serving bowl combine fruit, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and toss to coat.
6. Add quinoa, toss gently.
7. Garnish with reserved fruit, and refrigerate 1- 2 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

In place of the orange juice I used 1/2 orange. The quinoa must be drained if all water is not absorbed. Had a nice nutty flavor from the quinoa and refreshing flavor from the fruit? The creaminess from the yogurt dissipated. But then it `s great for the waist. I would go even more with the mint next time and squeeze some fresh lime juice in to.