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Cranberry Cilantro Quinoa Salad

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
150 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch
Cranberry Cilantro Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup minced carrots
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Begin by heating water in a saucepan over high heat, ensuring it reaches a rolling boil while covered.
2
Next, add the quinoa to the saucepan and continue cooking over low heat until all the water has been absorbed, typically taking 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Once cooked, transfer the quinoa mixture to a mixing bowl and refrigerate until it has reached a chilled state.
4
Subsequently, combine the cooked quinoa with red onion, carrots, cranberries, red bell pepper, cilantro, sliced almonds, lime juice, and curry powder in the mixing bowl.
5
Finally, season with salt and black pepper to taste before chilling the salad before serving.