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
- 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
- Protein 5.73 g Moderate
- Carbs 31.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.7 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 25.59 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.01 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.77 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.47 g Moderate
- Calcium 36.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source
- Potassium 173.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 11.93 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Sesame
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About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit is a 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.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Dried Fruit?
- It is a 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.
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