For a sweeter salad, try golden raisins or dried cranberries. Toast the pecans lightly in a dry pan for enhanced flavor. Experiment with other nuts such as walnuts or almonds. A splash of orange juice can brighten the dressing.
Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS266
Discover a symphony of textures and tastes in this vibrant quinoa salad. The nutty grain, paired with sweet dried fruit, crunchy pecans, and a zesty dressing, creates a protein-packed delight that's both healthy and satisfying.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Fiber4 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium72 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Combine quinoa, salt, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender. (20-25 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and let it cool. (20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In the bowl with the quinoa, add green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
05 Step
Recipe View Let the salad stand at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld. (1 hour)
06 Step
Recipe View Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and pecans.
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Neal Turner
Jun 7, 2025I love how easy this salad is to make!
Lea Harvey
May 22, 2025A great way to use quinoa and create a healthy side dish.
Jonathan Koelpin
May 16, 2025I added toasted almonds instead of pecans and it was delicious!
Dayne Schmitt
Nov 28, 2024The combination of flavors is amazing.