The Ultimate Spring Mediterranean Quinoa and Berry Salad
This Delicious Spring Mediterranean Quinoa and Berry Salad is packed with flavor and textures from the sun-dried tomatoes, sweet berries and a two-ingredient simple dressing that transforms the recipe! This healthy salad Is Made Vegan And Gluten-Free.
I love a fresh recipe, and one that is so good it has a way of transporting you right back to a place and time. For me this salad, filled with juicy kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, fluffy quinoa and pops of fresh berries, brings me right back to the Mediterranean coastline. It is the ultimate Mediterranean salad with the simplest dressing. Only two ingredients transform the texture of this salad into a creamy, hearty affair…Hummus + balsamic vinegar. Yup, that is it. Nothing to overthink, nothing extra to do. Just add and mix, and seconds later you have a heartier, more filling salad that is now ultra creamy and delicious.
Last year I created a decadent blueberry-hummus recipe video with California Giant Berries (you can find that recipe here on the blog or on Instagram too!), which is where I got the idea for adding their juicy berries into this salad!
And a tremendous thank you to California Giant Berries for partnering with us on this video recipe! The subtle pops of sweetness from their blueberries and strawberries, with the tartness from the raspberries adds even more intrigue with each bite. These are also classic flavors and ingredients you’d enjoyed in many Mediterranean recipes, so I just love how it all combines to create one memorable, hearty salad.
I enjoy this salad about 4 times a week, which you can see is the majority of days in the week. It is that good. Have fun with this fresh, spring recipe and enjoy being transported to the Mediterranean coastline!
You Can Watch The Full Cooking Video Here!
A Big Thank You To California Giant Berry Farms For Partnering With Us On This Delicious Recipe Video! Your Support Means The World And I’m So Glad We’re Able To Showcase Just How Delicious Your Berries Are All Year Long!
Ultimate Mediterranean Quinoa and Berry Salad
Serves 2
1/3 cup California Giant Berries Strawberries
1/3 cup California Giant Berries Raspberries
1/3 cup California Giant Berries Blueberries
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 cups mixed greens and butter lettuce
1/2 cup white quinoa, cooked
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese or vegan goat cheese
1 avocado, cubed
1/4 cup kalamata olives
3-4 tbsp hummus
3-4 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
Add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix to combine. Make sure the hummus is thoroughly mixed into the salad, leaving no clumps. This is what creates the creamy texture of the salad. Serve and enjoy!
