Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quinoa (rinse throroughly)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections (drained)

Directions

1. 1

   Bring salt and 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan and add quinoa.

2. 2

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (until quinoa is translucent).

3. 3

   Puree mint, yogurt, and orange juice in blender.

4. 4

   Reserve a few strawberry and kiwi slices for garnish.

5. 5

   In a large serving bowl combine fruit, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Add quinoa, toss gently.

7. 7

   Garnish with reserved fruit, and refrigerate 1- 2 hours before serving.