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Quinoa-Cranberry Salad with Pecans

Name: Quinoa-Cranberry Salad with Pecans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 0.5 cup chopped toasted pecans; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste

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A very easy salad and a nice twist on the usual cranberries-pecans salad with contrasting flavors and textures. Nice in the fall/winter with a bowl of pumpkin soup!

Recipe by sarahmagali

Updated on January 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

3 cups

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and cool to warm, about 20 minutes.
Once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the pecans, cranberries, olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222	Calories
11g	Fat
28g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 48mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.