Recipes Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad 4.5 (86) 67 Reviews 22 Photos Found this and thought I would share since quinoa seems to be becoming so popular. This make-ahead salad (served warm or room temperature) is great for outdoor parties since it won't spoil in the sun. Recipe by manella Published on December 18, 2014 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 22 22 22 22 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup quinoa 1 large lemon, zested and juiced ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons minced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Directions Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 205 Calories 3g Fat 39g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 205 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 157mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 6g Protein 8g Vitamin C 37mg 185% Calcium 43mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 291mg 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved