Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit
Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit balances gentle nuttiness with bright citrus and a hint of heat. Juicy raisins, crisp celery, and toasted sesame notes pair with fresh cilantro and crunchy pecans for layers of texture. Serve chilled or at room temperature for lunch, picnics, or as a make-ahead side for weeknight dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit, 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
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 71 / 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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- 72
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
When finished, scrape it into a large bowl and let it cool for 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil.
- 5
Let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour so the flavors can blend.
- 6
Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.
- Calories 264.71 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.73 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 31.86 g 12%
- Total Fat 13.7 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 25.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.76 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 8.77 g --
- Added Sugars 3.47 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 36.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 173.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 11.93 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Sesame
- Celery
About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit is a Moroccan side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chopped Pecans, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 264.71 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit?
- It is a Moroccan salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chopped Pecans, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 264.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit healthy?
- Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 264.71 calories and 5.73 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.3 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.47 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Sesame and Celery, 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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