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Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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Published: May 31, 2017 · Modified: Apr 17, 2025 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links

This Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is so light, refreshing, and packed full of protein! This is the perfect salad for summer!

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Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Summer is almost here, which means I’m all about digging into the fresh produce and creating delicious healthy salads for my lunches.

I’ve been eating a lot of fresh Blueberries lately, I just can’t seem to get enough of them!

I’ve been using them in smoothies, salads, and even cocktails. Yes I said cocktails. I know it sounds weird to use Blueberries in a cocktail, but trust me you guys are going to love it! Look for that recipe coming soon.

Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad in a bowl

There are so many benefits to eating Blueberries.

  • They are Low in Fat
  • A great source of Fiber
  • Packed with Vitamin C
  • An excellant source of Manganese
  • They are full of Antioxidants

They are like a true SuperFood!

So here’s the skinny on making this salad, here’s what you need:

Arugula

Cooked Quinoa

Blueberries

Almond Slices

Avocado

Add all of the ingredients above into a large bowl, except the Avocado. (Full printable recipe below)

I usually add the Avocado once the salad is complete and mixed with the dressing. Just place the Avocado slices on the top of the salad so they don’t get smushed.

Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad

Now time to make this yummy homemade Honey Lemon Vinaigrette!

I love making my own salad dressings. It’s so much healthier and way better tasting than any store bought dressing.

Here’s what you need:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fresh Lemon Juice

Honey

Fresh Basil Leaves

Sea Salt

Add all of the ingredients to a Food Processor or high speed blender and pulse or blend for about 30 seconds until it has a dressing-like consistency.

Pour it over the salad and mix well.

This would serve 2 if eating it as a meal, or 4 if serving it on the side.

Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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Cheers!

Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Sara
This Blueberry Quinoa Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is so light, refreshing, and packed full of protein! This is the perfect salad for summer!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 407 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 5 oz Arugula
  • 2 cups cooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced Almonds
  • 1 Avocado pitted skin removed, and sliced

For the Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup EVOO extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbs fresh Lemon Juice about 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 Tbs Honey
  • 8-10 small Basil Leaves
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl add Arugula, Quinoa, Blueberries, and Almonds.
  • In a food processor or high speed blender add EVOO, Lemon Juice, Honey, Basil, and Sea Salt.
  • Pulse or blend for about 30 seconds until it has dressing like consistency.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad and mix well.
  • Top with Avocado slices.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 166mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 981IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
Keyword blueberry quinoa arugula salad, blueberry quinoa salad, honey lemon vinaigrette, quinoa arugula salad
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Comments

  1. Amy H. says

    October 14, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    5 stars
    This salad is so delicious! The quinoa and dressing can be made a day ahead. It’s gotten rave reviews at every party I’ve taken it to. It’s my new signature salad.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 16, 2022 at 11:34 am

      Thanks so much Amy!

      Reply

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