Best Cranberry And Cilantro Quinoa Salad Recipes

LEMON CRANBERRY QUINOA SALAD

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As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad never gets boring. One of my favorite variations is to substitute diced fresh mango for the cranberries, cilantro for the parsley, and lime for the lemon juice and zest. -Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup chopped peeled jicama or tart apple
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed avocado

Steps:

For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended., In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl., Add jicama, cucumber, cranberries, parsley and green onion to quinoa. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold. Gently stir in avocado before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY QUINOA SALAD

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From the Whole Foods website: Serve this sweet-tart salad alongside a leafy green salad, turkey, or grilled meats and chicken. Placed here for safe keeping.

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Categories Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
4 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons serrano peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cranberries
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
salt

Steps:

Rinse quinoa several times.
Bring water and quinoa to a boil and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
When quinoa is cooked, stir in honey mixture.
Chop cranberries with remaining 2 tablespoons honey and lime juice in food processor or blender; stir this into quinoa.
Add mint, cilantro, red onion and salt. Toss to combine and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 6.1