How to Make Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Broccoli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a nutritious and delicious recipe that's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner? Look no further than this Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Broccoli. Packed with protein-packed quinoa, vibrant broccoli, and sweet and tangy cranberries, this salad is a flavor explosion with every bite.

Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. It's also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E, a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup bite-size broccoli pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 24 mins
  • Total Time: 34 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine water and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until plump and quinoa is tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain; fold into the quinoa mixture.
  • Mix olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl to make dressing. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle walnuts on top.
  • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 393mg