Cranberry Almond Quinoa
Cranberry Almond Quinoa salad is the perfect light and refreshing side dish.
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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
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