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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

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

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

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup minced carrots

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil, covered, in a saucepan over high heat; add quinoa. Simmer, covered, over low heat until water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl; refrigerate until cold.

  2. Stir in red onion, carrots, cranberries, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, sliced almonds, lime juice, and curry powder; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
4g Fat
32g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 292mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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