Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

By: Alison Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (66)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
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  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup minced carrots
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by CooperCook   view full review
This recipe is amazing!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could. I cook my quinoa in chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2011 by Veronica Wiles   view full review
I added 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling water. I also used 1 cup chopped cilantro, 1 cup chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by Linda Farrell   view full review
Whoever came up with this combination of ingredients is pure genius. I halved the recipe to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2011 by darthotto   view full review
This was a great salad. I cooked my quinoa with a chicken bullion cube and didnt add the salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2011 by JennLee   view full review
I made this and all my children ate it up. Both my husband and I agree the cilantro taste was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by Bonnie Shaikun   view full review
Served this at a lunch for 70 and everyone loved it. Not one little bit left over. Would not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2011 by Linda   view full review
Liked this very much. I did drizzle it with some olive oil and used cumin not curry. Also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by smitchik   view full review
This recipe really surprised me! It was really good. Lots of flavor and texture. I did add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by WRXXXGeof   view full review
I accidentally omitted the cilantro and didn't realize until it had already been served. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by Momster   view full review
This is delicious. I've made it 3 times now & it's always great. I've varied it some,...

 

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