BRUSSELS SPROUTS & QUINOA SALAD
With Brussels sprouts for the green and cranberries for the red, I make a cheery Christmastime salad. Refreshing and versatile, it works with any kind of nut or dried fruit. -Cameron Stell, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove., In same saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Cool., Meanwhile, microwave Brussels sprouts with remaining water, covered, on high until tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, remove leaves from sprouts. Discard cores., Combine cooled quinoa, Brussels sprouts leaves, cranberries, walnuts and parsley. Whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil. Stir in shallots and garlic. Toss with quinoa mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 20 minutes. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Samuel Sternberg
[email protected]This is now my go-to recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Hassan bangash
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Muhammad Abbas Ali Rajpoot
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of roasted Brussels sprouts and quinoa. The dressing is also very tasty.
Khawaj Muhammad
[email protected]Great recipe! I used a precooked quinoa to save time, and it still turned out great.
Klevisa Gjoka
[email protected]Very easy and delicious recipe. I added some crumbled feta cheese to the salad, which gave it a nice salty flavor.
Samar
[email protected]Not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The roasted Brussels sprouts and dried cranberries add a lot of flavor and texture. Will definitely be making this again.
Sasiwimon Niparut
[email protected]I roasted the Brussels sprouts a little longer than the recipe suggested, which gave them a nice caramelized flavor. The salad was very easy to make, and it's a great option for a healthy and flavorful side dish.
Nicholas Conley
[email protected]This Brussels sprouts and quinoa salad is a wonderful dish! The combination of roasted Brussels sprouts, fluffy quinoa, dried cranberries, and a tangy dressing is simply delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad