CRANBERRY AND CILANTRO QUINOA SALAD

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I got this recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combinations of the flavors.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup minced carrots
½ cup dried cranberries
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
  • Once cold, stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, sliced almonds, carrots, and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Navraj Chalaune
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5 stars!


Atif Aallam
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This salad is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Murtaza Raza
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I loved this salad. The cranberries and quinoa balance out the flavor perfectly.


Tracey Speer
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Faith Razak
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch.


Conrad
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Honest Makamure
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I love the pop of color that the cranberries add to this salad.


Jane Afton
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Kiarah Jackson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Romario Gunzell
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The combination of cranberries, cilantro, and quinoa is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful.