Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

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.


Recipes · Salad · Grains · Quinoa Salad Recipes


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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


Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
176 Calories
4g Fat
32g Carbs
5g Protein


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