Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 150 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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 3.0g4%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g3%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 162mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 28.0g9%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g13%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 5.0g10%
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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