Description
Discover the delightful and nutritious Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad—a vibrant dish that can elevate any meal or serve as a refreshing side. This salad combines protein-packed quinoa with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries, the crunch of walnuts, and fresh herbs for a satisfying experience. Perfect for quick lunches, dinner sides, or crowd-pleasing potluck contributions, this recipe is both versatile and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to eliminate bitterness.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 1½ cups water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Allow cooked quinoa to cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with cranberries, walnuts, red onion, parsley, and feta (if using).
- For the dressing, whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg