Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro
This quinoa salad combines fluffy quinoa with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted almonds, colorful bell peppers, carrots, and red onion. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and curry powder add bright herbal and gently spiced notes, making it a refreshing choice for a light lunch, picnic, or side dish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan over high heat; add quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer quinoa, covered, until water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until cold.
- 2
Stir in red onion, carrots, cranberries, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, almonds, lime juice, and curry powder; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.
- Calories 222.03 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 6.98 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 38.14 g 14%
- Total Fat 5.42 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 21.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.29 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 9.18 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 54.12 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 214.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 14.32 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 33.97 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro is an American side dish recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 222.03 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Pepper, Carrot, Curry Powder, Dried Cranberry. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 222.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro healthy?
- Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Cilantro has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 222.03 calories and 6.98 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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