Kiwi Crispy Quinoa Salad (Printable Version)

Tropical salad with kiwi, crunchy quinoa, fresh spinach, and zesty coconut-lime vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Quinoa

01 - 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Salad

04 - 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
06 - 4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
08 - Zest of 1 lime

→ Coconut Vinaigrette

09 - 3 tablespoons coconut milk (full-fat, well stirred)
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
03 - Spread quinoa on a baking sheet, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast for 12–15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden and crispy. Let cool.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Arrange spinach leaves on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with sliced kiwi, diced avocado, and (if using) fresh cilantro.
06 - Sprinkle crispy roasted quinoa and lime zest over the salad.
07 - Drizzle coconut vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses whole foods and loads of fruit and greens
  • Gluten free and vegetarian friendly perfect for most diets
  • Comes together in just over half an hour great for busy days
  • Packed with texture creamy crunchy juicy all in one bite
  • That roasted quinoa is so addictive I started adding it to soups and even popcorn after trying it in this salad
02 -
  • High in vitamin C and healthy fats from avocado and coconut
  • Makes a perfect lunch or a colorful potluck offering
  • Easy to make vegan by swapping agave for honey
03 -
  • For quinoa with the deepest crunch make sure it is fully dry before roasting and do not overcrowd the pan
  • Ripe but not overly soft kiwis slice cleanly and hold their shape best
  • Zest the lime directly over the salad to catch all the fragrant oils for the brightest citrus flavor

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