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Lovely Quinoa Salad

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An easy to assemble, fresh tasting, lovely quinoa salad with lots of fresh parsley, sun dried tomatoes and cranberries.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 3 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • ½ cups Dry Cranberries
  • 5 whole Sun Dried Tomatoes In Oil, Chopped To Cranberry Size
  • 2 whole Green Onions, Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ cups Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced Or Crushed

Preparation

1. Cook your quinoa like you would pasta, in a pot full of boiling salted water, for about 7-8 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked but still firm to bite on. Drain and set aside to cool a bit.

2. Place your parsley in a bowl together with the cranberries, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and green onions. Add quinoa to the bowl.

3. In a seperate bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, salt and minced garlic into a yummy-smelling dressing.

4. Pour dressing over the salad and mix well. Enjoy immediately or put in the fridge for later. This salad keeps well in the fridge and can be prepared in advance.

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sarcasticquilter on 10.26.2010

This looks so yummy! As soon as I stock back up on quinoa (I’m currently out) I’ll be trying this!

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saltandpaprika on 6.8.2010

Try it Julie! it is really refreshing and lemony, and most of all, EASY to make. I love simple recipes that can be made in advance!

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Julie (Bananas for Bourbon) on 6.8.2010

Wow, this recipe looks awesome! At first I thought it was just a boring ol’ quinoa tabbouleh, but it’s not at all! The cranberries and sun dried tomatoes sound delicious. Can’t wait to try this.

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katiinct on 9.25.2010

I made this last weekend for the family. I love the textures but I think I would use less parsley next time and a little more quinoa. A single (non-doubled) recipe served 6 people as a side dish at dinner with 4 more lunch side dish portions leftover.

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SK on 9.15.2010

I made this on Monday. I have been trying to find a recipe that I know I would like for Quinoa that would also be low in calories and fat. This is it and it is mighty tasty. I had it as a main dish on monday night and then had it again ( and it was more flavorful the next day) last night as a side with some fresh grilled salmon. This pairs great with fish. I think it would work incredibly well with a sesame seed seared tuna.

I only have one edit. I used about 1/3 the amount of parsley. I love parsley but 3 cups seems to be an overkill for my tastebuds.

Overall, great recipe and so happy I found it!

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tsorningold on 9.13.2010

Tried this tonight! Loved it! Will defiantly have again and try with some seared tuna steaks!

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meech on 7.19.2010

Had this with a bbq lunch and it was devine. Next time I would double the recipie so I would have leftovers.

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kotiaiti on 7.11.2010

I just made this salad for lunch. It is so great! The salty and sweet and garlicy and fresh all go together perfectly. Thanks for the recipe. It is a keeper!

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