CRANBERRY-ORANGE QUINOA SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry-Orange Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dawn R
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the quinoa with cold water and strain. In a pot, add the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or till the liquid is absorbed. When done, fluff with a fork and then lay out in a thin layer on a baking sheet to cool.
- While the quinoa is cooking, reduce the orange juice to half by simmering is a non-reactive sauce pan for approximately 10 minutes. Set in the freezer for 5 mintues to cool. Once cooled, whisk in olive oil to make a vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, raisins, nuts, orange slices and cooked quinoa. Pour vinaigrette over the mixure and stir together. If desired, add fresh chopped mint. Serve cold. Great with a side of whole grain toast or leafy greens -- or by itself. Makes approx 8 servings.
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Azhar Shah
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really mushy. I think I overcooked the quinoa.
Ibrahim Rana
[email protected]This salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
prakash Tiwari
[email protected]This salad was a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll look for a more affordable recipe next time.
Ripon Bishwas
[email protected]The quinoa in this salad was a bit too chewy for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Dominique Du Plessis
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.
The kings Of skrra
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.
jummy Vazques
[email protected]I'm allergic to oranges, so I used grapefruit instead. It turned out great!
Rasoolzaman khan
[email protected]This is a great salad for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies.
S.A
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!
Gypsy Playz
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Choudhary Qasim
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's sweet, tart, and crunchy.
Prodip Kumar
[email protected]This is a great salad to make ahead of time for busy weeknights.
Alexis Graves
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The cranberries and oranges add a nice sweetness and brightness.
Alex Sealy
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the quinoa gives it a nice hearty texture.