Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring water to a boil, covered, in a saucepan over high heat; add quinoa. Simmer, covered, over low heat until water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl; refrigerate until cold.
Step 2
Stir in red onion, carrots, cranberries, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, sliced almonds, lime juice, and curry powder; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

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

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