GLUTEN-FREE CRANBERRY-ALMOND QUINOA SALAD
This salad has it all: it's tasty, nutritious and satisfying. It even tastes better after a night in the fridge! Quinoa, the base of this salad, is a superfood that is naturally gluten free and contains all of the essential amino acids. This recipe dresses quinoa up with dried cranberries, almonds and refreshing mint. For a twist, try subbing in cooked couscous, bulgur, millet or farro.
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the salad: Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Place the cranberries in a small bowl. Ladle out 1/2 cup of the boiling water over the cranberries to rehydrate. Pour the quinoa into the pot with the remaining boiling water, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the quinoa absorbs the water, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Drain the cranberries and scatter them over the quinoa. Add the scallions, almonds and vinaigrette, and fold into the salad until evenly distributed. Add the mint and serve, or chill overnight if desired.
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[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cranberries and almonds add a nice sweetness and crunch.
Naveed Steel
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was still delicious on Tuesday.
heath bailey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Aj David
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Sivakumar Siva Kumar
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.
Patrik Kandrac
[email protected]This salad is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Shaun Boersma
[email protected]I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes and this one is a keeper. It's simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Fatima Mukhtar
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Abel Mambasasa
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious. I especially liked the dressing.
Tom Calabro
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of quinoa, cranberries, almonds, and dressing.
Drew Drew
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The cranberries and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch.
Rev Finesse
[email protected]This salad was a hit! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the cranberries and almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.