Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

4.6
(552)
401 Reviews
65 Photos

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 combinations of flavors.

Submitted by Alison
Updated on October 3, 2024
Tested by
Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself.
Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen
65
65
65
65
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup minced carrots

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil, covered, in a saucepan over high heat; add quinoa. Simmer, covered, over low heat until water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl; refrigerate until cold.

  2. Stir in red onion, carrots, cranberries, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, sliced almonds, lime juice, and curry powder; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

853 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
4g Fat
32g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 292mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.