Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Healthy Lunch - Lunch

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water

1 cup uncooked quinoa

rinsed

¼ cup red bell pepper

chopped

¼ cup yellow bell pepper

chopped

1 small red onion

finely chopped

1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 lime

juiced

¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

½ cup minced carrots

½ cup dried cranberries

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad

Lunch

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 176.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.4g 11%

Carbohydrates: 31.6g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 8.2g

Fat: 3.9g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 2213IU 44%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 24.7mg 41%

Folate: 65.4mcg 16%

Calcium: 40.6mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 74.6mg 27%

Potassium: 292.2mg 8%

Sodium: 13.1mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 35

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.