Fresh Fruit and Quinoa Salad

Name: Fresh Fruit & Quinoa Salad | Thermador Recipes by Ranges
Ingredients: 3 cups steamed red quinoa; 3 cooled apples; 2 chopped bananas; 2 cups sliced toasted slivered almonds; 1 fresh pineapple; 1 qt chopped fresh strawberries; 1 cup sliced raisins; Coconut shavings; 1/3 cup Xagave*; 1/3 olive oil; 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1/3 cup coconut oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp nutmeg; *Xagave is a natural liquid sweetener derived from the roots of the blue and white agave plants; it is sweeter than sugar and contains inulin, a soluble fiber, which contributes to its low glycemic index rating.

What if nutty quinoa met juicy, seasonal fruit and a bright citrus dressing? This Fresh Fruit Quinoa Salad pairs fluffy, perfectly cooked quinoa with vibrant fruit, fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette for a healthy, make-ahead dish that works as a side, lunch or picnic centerpiece. Cook the quinoa on your Thermador range for even, reliable results, then toss everything together for a salad that’s as visually appealing as it is refreshing. Try it when you want a simple, nourishing recipe that feels special with minimal effort.

Ingredients

12 servings:

For the Quinoa Salad:

3 cups steamed red quinoa

3 cooled apples

2 chopped bananas

2 cups sliced toasted slivered almonds

1 fresh pineapple

1 qt chopped fresh strawberries

1 cup sliced raisins

Coconut shavings

For the Pineapple Honey Dressing:

1/3 cup Xagave*

1/3 olive oil

1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

2 tsp ground ginger

1/3 cup coconut oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp nutmeg

*Xagave is a natural liquid sweetener derived from the roots of the blue and white agave plants; it is sweeter than sugar and contains inulin, a soluble fiber, which contributes to its low glycemic index rating.