Kiwifruit and Quinoa Salad

Recipe courtesy of ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa
2 ZESPRI™ Green Kiwifruit, peeled, quartered, sliced
2 ZESPRI™ Gold Kiwifruit, peeled, quartered, sliced
1 cup red grapes, cut in half
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa under running water for 1 minute Place quinoa and 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Cool completely.
2. Place quinoa in large bowl. Add kiwifruit, grapes, tomatoes and red onion; set aside.
3. Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss lightly until blended. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 150; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 24g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 105mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit.