Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Description

I got this recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combinations of the flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • ½ cup minced carrots
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour the water into a saucepan
  2. and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat
  3. then pour in the quinoa
  4. recover
  5. and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed
  6. 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl
  7. and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
  8. Once cold
  9. stir in the red bell pepper
  10. yellow bell pepper
  11. red onion
  12. curry powder
  13. cilantro
  14. lime juice
  15. sliced almonds
  16. carrots
  17. and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 6

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