Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 2cupschicken broth
  • 1cupquinoa
  • 3tablespoonsolive oil
  • ½cupcoarsely chopped mint leaves
  • ½cupdry-roasted almonds, unsalted
  • ½cupdried cranberries
  • 1cupcoarsely chopped kale
  • ½cupsliced carrots
  • ½cupsliced celery
  • 1scallion, thinly sliced
  • 18grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1lemon, juiced
  • ½teaspoonlemon zest
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    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.

    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.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    438 Calories
    23g Fat
    52g Carbs
    12g Protein

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