SPICY QUINOA SALAD
A zesty and colorful salad that makes great use of cranberries. Nice addition to a holiday buffet as it can be prepped in advance, is zesty and unusual and the flavors compliment most every cuisine.
Provided by rsarahl
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, rinse quinoa several times with cold water.
- In a large pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa is cooking, combine half of the honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
- Prepare the cranberries by whizzing them in a food processor with the remaining honey and lime juice until the cranberries are mere flecks and the mixture is a beautifully vibrant red.
- When quinoa has cooked, stir in the lemongrass mixture and the cranberry mixture until combined.
- Finally, add the mint, cilantro and red onion to the quinoa and mix thoroughly.
- Set the quinoa salad in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill before serving.
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Moka Loca
m60@hotmail.comI would not recommend this salad. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Samuel Manamela
manamela.samuel18@gmail.comThis salad is not worth the effort. It's bland and boring.
Jeni “SMILES” Mendez
mj@aol.comI was disappointed with this salad. The dressing was bland and the quinoa was overcooked.
Kenyi John
kenyi@hotmail.frThis salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it. The flavors are good and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
Insu Yamphu Rai
y-insu12@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing is flavorful without being too overpowering.
Agnes Gichuki
a-gichuki22@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the sweet and spicy dressing.
Meet khan Mirani
m-m77@yahoo.comI love the spicy kick of this salad. It's a great way to add some excitement to my lunch routine.
Tope Aponjolosun
at@yahoo.comThis salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of quinoa, vegetables, and spices, and it's always delicious.
Abhimonyu Boromon
boromon16@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great potluck dish because it's easy to transport and serve.
Kgomotso Lindiwe
l_kgomotso43@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
Steffen R.
steffen_r@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new quinoa recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.
Abdulsamad Mian
abdulsamad@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Naim Labib
lnaim97@gmail.comI love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.
Raoamir Rao
rr@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful.
Matthew Nicholson
matthew1@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can customize it with my favorite vegetables and spices.
Gift Kincoco
k_g@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The combination of spices and vegetables was perfect, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.
SadiqNura Chiroma
s25@gmail.comThis quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the spicy kick and the fresh, vibrant flavors. I'll definitely be making it again soon.