Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is tossed with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, bell peppers, curry powder, and fresh cilantro in this tasty salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.