CURRIED QUINOA SALAD

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Mango, cucumber, and mint are just a few of the ingredients that make up this summery quinoa salad. Topped with a curried yogurt dressing, curry powder, and lime zest, this is a side dish that tastes great with just about everything.

Provided by mkinshella

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 ½ cups quinoa
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup chopped mango
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth, quinoa, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes; uncover and fluff quinoa with fork.
  • Whisk yogurt, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, and curry powder together in a bowl until combined; pour over quinoa and toss until coated.
  • Transfer dressed quinoa to a serving dish and top with cucumbers, mangos, cranberries, mint, and almonds; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 259.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Hunter Hubrich
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Simplode
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


haris sumi
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's also a good option for a potluck or picnic.


Etta Rie
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I love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Christa Harris
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


s26myr_
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Sallo khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Herman vanrooyen
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The curry spices really complement the sweet potatoes and chickpeas.


Eibrahim Mondol
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Delicious and healthy! This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


health computer55
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The curry spices give it a nice kick and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Chris Makhanu Mulongo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I added some grilled chicken and avocado and it was a delicious and healthy lunch.


Kai Lee
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This salad was so easy to make and it's packed with flavor! I love the combination of the curry spices with the sweet potatoes and chickpeas.


Salifu Adama
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The curry spices really brought out the flavor of the quinoa and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Avantae Sheldon
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This curried quinoa salad was an absolute delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the curry adding a subtle warmth and the fresh vegetables providing a crisp and refreshing contrast.


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