Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    259

This vibrant Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Fluffy quinoa, bright lemon, sweet cranberries, and aromatic basil combine to create a refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    2 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    157 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and quinoa to a boil. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth is fully absorbed. (18 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Gently fluff with a fork to release any remaining steam. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the quinoa and stir to combine. (1 minute)

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05 Step

Recipe View Incorporate the roasted red peppers, dried cranberries, red onion, and fresh basil. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve warm or at room temperature. This salad can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
To enhance the flavor, toast the quinoa in a dry pan for a few minutes before cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as cucumber or bell peppers, for added crunch and nutrients.
A drizzle of olive oil can add richness.
Quinoa can be cooked in a rice cooker for even easier prep.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 86 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Magnolia Vandervort

    The lemon-basil combination is fantastic. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Gardner Bernier

    So easy and delicious! I brought it to a potluck and everyone loved it.

  • Kurt Klocko

    This is a great recipe! I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.

  • Rocky Donnelly

    I used vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful.

  • Haleigh Flatley

    My kids even liked it, which is a win!

  • Bethel Abshire

    I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.

  • Dejah Thiel

    Next time I might add some toasted almonds for a bit of crunch.

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