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Quinoa Fruit Salad

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Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 1/2 cup slices almonds
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
  • 8 cups quinoa cooked according to standard directions
  • 1 pint raspberries
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 4 kiwi fruit peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
  • 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • juice of 6 limes approximately 1/3 cup of juice. Use bottled key lime juice if needed

Instructions
 

  • Place the almonds and turbinado sugar into a nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the almonds are toasted and the sugar begins to caramelize onto the almonds. Turn out onto a sheet of parchment paper and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl stir together all ingredients for the salad. Place the dressing ingredients into a blender, puree completely, then pour over your salad. Toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired. Serve immediately, or store in fridge for up to 12 hours.