Cranberry Cilantro Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Cranberry Cilantro Quinoa Salad
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This tasty Cranberry Cilantro Quinoa Salad is super healthy, full of flavor, and ready in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 1.5 cups water or veggie broth
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 3-4 TBSP cilantro fresh, chopped
- lime juice of 1
- 1.5 tsp curry powder or to taste
- ⅛ tsp cumin
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup onion chopped, or green or red
- ⅓ cup almonds toasted, sliced
- ½ cup carrot optional but so tasty!, grated, shredded
- 2-4 TBSP Pepitas (optional but so tasty!)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil as desired, for drizzling
- 1 lime sliced into wedges to garnish, additional
Instructions
- First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve
- Bring a medium saucepan to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa!
- Next add your water or broth, set burner to high, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop and prep the remaining ingredients.
- Combine freshly cooked quinoa with lime juice, curry powder, cumin, peppers, onion, almonds, pepitas, and carrots. Season to taste and stir to combine.
- For best results, chill salad before serving, to allow the flavors to mingle even further!
- Salad can be made in advance and keeps up to 4 days. Serve with fresh lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus!
Notes
- I originally thought I was out of carrots (the horror!) so the photo doesn't have any orange beauties peeking out from the quinoa. Luckily I found a bag hiding under the lettuce (huzzah!!!) and was able to add them in. I couldn't imagine the salad without them, the flavor really shines through and pairs so well with the rest of the ingredients! I'm in love!
- The salad is on the drier side (ideal for fluffy quinoa-based salads) but feel free to add extra lime juice and olive oil as desired! You can even serve this dish as a base for your favorite baked or grilled protein. Chicken, tofu, or fish are all fantastic with a little quinoa salad action!
- Craving a kick? try it with a drizzle or two of Sriracha! It's AMAZING!
- Sriracha
- Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
308mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2225IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
17.2mg
(19%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2225IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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