Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Broccoli

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This salad is delicious served hot or cold! It's vegan, gluten-free, and is pretty healthy!

Submitted by Emma
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
24 mins
Total Time:
34 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • ¾ cup dried cranberries

  • 1 cup bite-size broccoli pieces

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Combine water and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until plump and quinoa is tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl.

  2. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain; fold into the quinoa mixture.

  3. Mix olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl to make dressing. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle walnuts on top.

Cook's Notes:

Use frozen broccoli instead of fresh if preferred.

Substitute pecans for walnuts if desired.

Substitute lemon juice for the lime if desired.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391 Calories
19g Fat
50g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 393mg 8%

* 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.