This Blueberry & Quinoa Salad and the Flax Lemon Vinaigrette that goes with it is full of “Superfoods”.
Beets are truly “nature’s multivitamin” as they contain an incredible range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
The Vinaigrette is equally filled with superfood – Flaxseed oil, Lemon, Garlic and Cayenne!
Oh and I guess I should mention just how delicious this salad is! I love the zesty flavour of the vinaigrette paired with the nutty and slightly sweet and savoury flavour of the salad itself. Perfecto!
Blueberry & Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw kale, stem removed and Shredded
- 1.5 cups Fresh Blueberries
- 1.5 cups Cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 cup Raw beet, peeled and grated
- 4 tbsp Chia Seeds
- ⅓ cup Flax lemon vinaigrette (see recipe below)
- ¼ cup Slivered Almonds
Flax Lemon Vinaigrette: Yields 1/3 cup
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 3 tbsp Flax seed oil
Vinaigrette
• In a bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients
• Slowly pour in the flax seed oil and continue to whisk until well combined.
Salad
• In a bowl combine kale, blueberries, cooled quinoa, grated beet, chia seeds and flax lemon vinaigrette.
• Top with slivered almonds.
Blueberry & Quinoa Salad with Flax Lemon Vinaigrette
An amazing superfood salad.
Ingredients
Blueberry & Quinoa Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw kale, stem removed and Shredded
- 1.5 cups Fresh Blueberries
- 1.5 cups Cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 cup Raw beet, peeled and grated
- 4 tbsp Chia Seeds
- ⅓ cup Flax lemon vinaigrette, see recipe below
- ¼ cup Slivered Almonds
For the Flax Lemon Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 3 tbsp Flax seed oil
Instructions
For the Vinaigrette
- • In a bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients
- • Slowly pour in the flax seed oil and continue to whisk until well combined.
For the Salad
- • In a bowl combine kale, blueberries, cooled quinoa, grated beet, chia seeds and flax lemon vinaigrette.
- • Top with slivered almonds.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Love Blueberries? Check out these other great Blueberry Recipes:
Blueberry Passionfruit Margaritas
Blueberry Ice Cream
Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!
Micheline
Monday 2nd of November 2020
This salad is really healthy, thank you for sharing. I'm always looking for new recipes to try.
Debbie White Beattie
Saturday 17th of September 2016
I love blueberries and you've got some great recipes in the list but I don't think this one would agree with my taste buds
M.Clark
Wednesday 3rd of December 2014
This is an interesting salad, I've never had anything like it. This is something I would love to try, thank you for sharing this recipe.
JodiDejong
Tuesday 15th of July 2014
I made this tonight and used olive oil instead of flax. I didn't have any lemon rind but it was good without it. I used chopped pickled beets and added extra almonds as I love them. lol The husband didn't like it but I don't mind as I love it and can eat it myself over the next few days :)
Elizabeth
Wednesday 16th of July 2014
To be fair, my husband doesn't like it either but that doesn't stop me from making it! lol Glad you like it!
Jane
Tuesday 15th of July 2014
That vinaigrette looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!