Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Name: Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups water; 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed; 0.25 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 0.25 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1.5 teaspoons curry powder; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, juiced; 0.25 cup toasted sliced almonds; 0.5 cup minced carrots; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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I got this recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combinations of the flavors.

Recipe by Alison

Published on December 14, 2010

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup minced carrots
½ cup dried cranberries
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
Once cold, stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, sliced almonds, carrots, and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176	Calories
4g	Fat
32g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 13mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 25mg	124%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 292mg	6%

* 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.