Blackberry Squish Quinoa Salad
A quick combination of fresh flavours and colours makes this Blackberry Squish Quinoa salad a perfectly delicious and nutritious salad, side dish or make-ahead main course!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-3servings | 15minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2cups ripe blackberriesForage for some wild ones away from road dust.
- 1/2cup balsamic vinegar
- 2-3teaspoons agavedepending on the sweetness of your berries
- 4cloves fresh garlicminced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2cups cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1cup chopped coloured sweet peppers
- 1/4cup chopped chives
Instructions
- Wash and squish your fresh blackberries through a sieve to remove seeds.
- In a jar, combine the vinegar, agave, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add your squished blackberries and shake to combine! This makes a great salad dressing for regular salads, too!
- In a large bowl, toss together your cooled quinoa, the chopped peppers, and the chopped chives.
- Drizzle over the blackberry squish dressing and toss gently to combine. This is great served on a bed of lettuce and decorated with some fresh tomatoes!
- This can be eaten right away or made ahead and enjoyed the next day. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days!
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