Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries

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Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries

Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    172

Escape the ordinary with this vibrant quinoa salad! A symphony of textures and flavors, the herbaceous mint dances with the sweetness of cranberries, while toasted almonds provide a delightful crunch. This salad is a refreshing and nourishing dish that's perfect as a light lunch or a satisfying side.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    3 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    668 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. (13 minutes)

03

Step

Stir in olive oil and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly. (2 minutes)

04

Step

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with mint, almonds, dried cranberries, kale, carrots, celery, scallion, and grape tomatoes. (5 minutes)

05

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Season the salad to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (1 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Toast the almonds lightly in a dry pan for enhanced flavor.
If you don't have kale on hand, spinach or arugula can be used as a substitute.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for an extra protein boost.

Cleve Wintheiserkohler

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 57 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)

  • Lacey Kutch

    Mar 10, 2025

    This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.

  • Tyrique Bednar

    Sep 23, 2024

    The combination of mint and cranberries is amazing!

  • Brice Abbott

    Aug 30, 2024

    I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!

  • Merritt Kub

    Apr 12, 2024

    Next time I will try adding some roasted vegetables.

  • Delphine Durgan

    Feb 20, 2024

    Easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

  • Russ Oconner

    Jan 19, 2024

    I added some feta cheese and it was delicious.

  • Breana Jones

    Nov 6, 2023

    I loved this salad! It was so refreshing and flavorful.

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