Blueberry Quinoa Power Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
This healthy blueberry quinoa power salad has a refreshing lemon-basil vinaigrette, avocado, quinoa and fresh fruit for a healthy summertime lunch.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
- for the salad:
- 7 - 8 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup cooked quinoa any variety
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 avocado
- Microgreens optional
- for the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup fresh basil
- Water if needed
Instructions
- Separate all the salad ingredients evenly between four bowls.
- Blend the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. Add a dash of water if needed to thin it out.
- Pour dressing over salads and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 18.8mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2.2mg