CRANBERRY AND CILANTRO QUINOA SALAD

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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.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Ralph Baiden
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son went back for seconds. I will definitely be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


MD Tomal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the crunchy texture of the quinoa and the pop of color from the cranberries. It's a great healthy side dish or light lunch.


Shiynyuy Valentine
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cranberries and lime juice balance out the cilantro flavor perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashley jackson
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors meld together nicely and it tastes even better the next day. I like to add a little bit of chopped avocado to mine for extra creaminess.


Mohammed Ayub
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Asad Rehmani
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet and tart cranberries with the cilantro and lime. It's the perfect side dish for a summer party or barbecue.


Ajoy Ghosh
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cranberries and lime juice add a nice sweetness and tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.


Mbaneto Chinonso promise
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Bukar Alhaji Ali
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


E Willis
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This is a great salad to make for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe and it's always a hit. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Merian Kirapash
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son went back for seconds. I will definitely be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


Real Stories & Truth
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the crunchy texture of the quinoa and the pop of color from the cranberries. It's a great healthy side dish or light lunch.


Jarvin Taiwerisou
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cranberries and lime juice balance out the cilantro flavor perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Olamide Olanrewaju
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors meld together nicely and it tastes even better the next day. I like to add a little bit of chopped avocado to mine for extra creaminess.


Kiyimba Abudrahuman
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Aayusha Babli
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet and tart cranberries with the cilantro and lime. It's the perfect side dish for a summer party or barbecue.