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    By Kaleigh - June 25, 2019, Updated June 27, 2021

    Red White and Blue Berry Quinoa Salad

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    This fun and festive red, white and blue berry quinoa salad is the perfect patriotic side dish to bring to 4th of July parties, and all of your summer cookouts from Memorial Day to Labor Day! (gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free)

    Closeup of a Red White and Blue Berry Quinoa Salad in a white bowl.

    Of all the holidays, the 4th of July is one of my favorites. It's right there behind Thanksgiving and Christmas in my book. I have so many fond memories of celebrating Independence Day weekend with my family at our lake house as a kid. If you're like me and love to celebrate patriotic holidays with festive food, this quinoa salad was made just for you!

    Why You'll Love This Berry Quinoa Salad

    A red, white and blue berry quinoa salad is the perfect summer side dish to bring to 4th of July (or other patriotic holiday) cookouts! It's pretty, festive, and healthy - a great accompaniment to the burgers and BBQ you're sure to enjoy! With only 6 simple ingredients, you can throw this pretty salad together at the last minute or make it ahead of time easily.

    How To Make Berry Quinoa Salad

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    This quinoa salad couldn't be any easier to make. Just throw all of the ingredients together in a bowl. No need to whisk the oil and vinegar first. (If you need tips for cooking quinoa, I've got you covered in this post on How to Cook Quinoa.)

    How To Store Leftovers

    Store leftovers in an airtight container. This quinoa salad will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Red White and Blue Berry Quinoa Salad in a white bowl with a small bowl of blueberries in the background.

    For more patriotic inspiration, head to this roundup of Red White and Blue Recipes!

    If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a star rating in the comments!

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    Red White and Blue Berry Quinoa Salad

    Closeup of a Red White and Blue Berry Quinoa Salad in a white bowl.
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    This fun and festive red, white and blue berry quinoa salad is the perfect patriotic side dish to bring to 4th of July parties, and all of your summer cookouts from Memorial Day to Labor Day! (gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: about 10 servings 1x
    • Category: side dish
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1 cup fresh blueberries
    • 1 cup sliced strawberries
    • ⅓ cup goat cheese
    • 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil or mint
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper

    Instructions

    1. Add cooked quinoa to a large bowl with blueberries, sliced strawberries, goat cheese, and basil.
    2. Drizzle with oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and gently stir to coat.
    3. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

    Notes

    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • You can use feta in place of goat cheese, or omit it for a dairy-free version.

    Keywords: berry quinoa salad, red white blue quinoa salad

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