SWEET AND SAVORY QUINOA SALAD

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Make and share this Sweet and Savory Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup organic quinoa, uncooked
1/3 cup scallion, chopped (light green and dark green)
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or more to suit your taste)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or more to suit your taste)
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen, cooked until tender in salted water)
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette (creamy style preferred)

Steps:

  • Wash quinoa thoroughly under cool running water using a sieve. Combine 2 cups water, quinoa and bring to a boil. Cook according to package instructions or approximately 20 minutes (covered). Cook corn in salted water until tender; then drain well.
  • Place quinoa in a bowl and allow it to come to room temperature along with the drained corn.
  • Meanwhile, chop scallions and parsley - add to quinoa once it has cooled. Add feta cheese and dried cranberries. Mix well. Add balsamic vinaigrette - mix well. Add additional dressing if needed. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Allow salad to sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 219.7, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 10.3

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