Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad
I got this cranberry and cilantro quinoa salad recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combination of flavors.
I got this cranberry and cilantro quinoa salad recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combination of flavors.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups water
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1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
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1 small red onion, finely chopped
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½ cup minced carrots
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½ cup dried cranberries
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¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
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¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
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1 lime, juiced
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1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Method
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Bring water to a boil, covered, in a saucepan over high heat; add quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer quinoa, covered, until water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until cold.
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Stir in red onion, carrots, cranberries, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, almonds, lime juice, and curry powder; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.
