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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Cranberry Almond Quinoa

    Published: Nov 18, 2019 Modified: Mar 29, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    cranberry almond quinoa

    This side salad is fresh, light and super sweet with those dried cranberries.  Adding fresh mint and orange to the dressing makes this Cranberry Almond Quinoa a keeper!  {gluten free, vegan, dairy free}

    cranberry almond quinoa with a wooden spoon

    Quinoa - are you over it yet?  I'm not and never could be!  It's the perfect light gluten free grain to put in salads, casseroles, ground into flour and even as a savory breakfast.  

    It's actually kind of amazing how nutritious this little grain can be.  

    HEALTH BENEFITS OF QUINOA

    • contains protein
    • fiber
    • magnesium
    • folate
    • copper 
    • iron
    • zinc
    • potassium
    • low glycemic index
    • gluten free!

     

    cranberry almond quinoa ingredients

    I love the combo of cranberries and mint in this salad.  It's so festive for the winter holidays and makes a great flavor pairing.  The slivered almonds add a nice crunch. 

     

    This salad holds up well when made ahead and can be stored in the fridge for several days.  I dressed mine ahead of time and just gave it a toss right before serving.  Add some roasted chicken and make it a one bowl meal!

    cranberry almond quinoa salad with orange

    TEN QUINOA SALADS YOU WILL LOVE

    • California Quinoa Salad
    • Quinoa with Tomatoes and Zucchini
    • Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
    • Quinoa Tabbouleh
    • Asian Quinoa Power Salad
    • Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
    • Quinoa Summer Salad
    • Quinoa Party Salad
    • Quinoa Berries Walnut Salad
    • Quinoa Fiesta Salad

    cranberry almond quinoa salad with oranges

    This Cranberry Almond Salad would be perfect with Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken on Tender London Broil.

    Baked Mediterranean Chicken

    Cranberry Almond Quinoa

    Cranberry Almond Quinoa salad is the perfect light and refreshing side dish.
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: Cranberry Almond Quinoa
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 330kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked quinoa I use my rice cooker
    • 1 cup craisins
    • 1 cup slivered almonds
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped mint
    • 4 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Toss all salads ingredients in a medium bowl. Salt and pepper.
    • In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients together. Add some orange zest if you want extra orange flavor. Be sure to add salt and pepper to dressing.
    • Pour over salad and toss with a fork. The fork keeps the quinoa fluffy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

     

     

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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