Description
A delightful and nutritious Quinoa Cranberry Salad recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad features fluffy quinoa mixed with sweet cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a zesty lemon dressing, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
Water or Vegetable Broth:
- 2 cups
Dried Cranberries:
- 1/2 cup
Pecans or Walnuts (Toasted):
- 1/3 cup chopped
Cucumber:
- 1/2 cup chopped
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup finely diced
Parsley:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh
Feta Cheese (optional):
- 1/4 cup crumbled
Lemon Juice:
- juice of 1 lemon
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Salt and Pepper:
- to taste
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water/broth to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool.
- Prepare Salad: Combine quinoa, cranberries, nuts, cucumber, onion, and parsley in a bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and toss.
- Chill & Serve: Mix in feta (if using) and chill for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Try apple cider vinegar as a lemon alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
