Quinoa-Cranberry Salad with Pecans
Quinoa-Cranberry Salad with Pecans might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 10g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 428 calories. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 3. If you have water, lemon juice, quinoa, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Instructions
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Scrape into a mixing bowl, and cool to warm, about 20 minutes.
Once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the pecans, cranberries, olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper to taste.
Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.