QUINOA, GRAPE, AND PRUNE SALAD

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This quinoa salad is loaded with flavor, perfect for a great lunch or healthy side dish!

Provided by Sunsweet

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sunsweet®

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 cup halved red grapes
½ cup Sunsweet® D'Noir™ Prunes, chopped
½ cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer; drain well. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • Place in a large bowl with remaining salad ingredients. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over salad; toss well to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 208 mg, Sugar 8 g

Rakib Hossian
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.


Ahmad saib
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Tshepi Mogamme
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Success Latifu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Even my picky kids love it!


George Utpal Baidya
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sunar Raju
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rajaa Awais
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The grapes and prunes add a nice sweetness, while the red onion and lemon juice add a bit of tang.


Chinyere Okechukwu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Tahir Maqbool
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grapes and prunes added a nice sweetness that balanced out the quinoa.


Nigeria Patrick
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Murthy Ayinala
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I've never had a salad like this before and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really unique and delicious.


Babatunde Odidollar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sidra Amir
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It really brightens up the flavors of the quinoa, grapes, and prunes.


W M
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


Charlotte Office
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I wasn't sure about the combination of quinoa, grapes, and prunes at first, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite salads!


Mdshakil Hossen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.


Rajan Shah
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Even my picky kids love it!


portablechyna
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This salad is so refreshing and light, it's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Sabeer C P Rtni
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I love the vibrant colors in this salad! The red grapes, green prunes, and white quinoa make for a beautiful presentation.


Rankib Khan
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of quinoa, grapes, and prunes was unique and delicious, and the dressing was perfectly tangy and sweet.