Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup quinoa

3 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup coarsely chopped mint leaves

½ cup dry-roasted almonds

unsalted

½ cup dried cranberries

1 cup coarsely chopped kale

½ cup sliced carrots

½ cup sliced celery

1 scallion

thinly sliced

18 grape tomatoes

halved

1 lemon

juiced

½ teaspoon lemon zest

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 13 minutes. Stir in olive oil; fluff quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Stir mint almonds dried cranberries kale carrots celery scallion grape tomatoes lemon juice and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 437.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 51.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 8.3g 33%

Sugars: 12.5g

Fat: 22.5g 35%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 3mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 5748.6IU 115%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 44.3mg 74%

Folate: 37.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 93.7mg 9%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 68.4mg 24%

Potassium: 493mg 14%

Sodium: 667.7mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 202.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.