Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad

Recipe courtesy Juan-Carlos Cruz

Show: Weighing InEpisode: The Mommies

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Prep Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 30 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 30 hr 25 min

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1 cup quinoa

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup frozen green beans, defrosted

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking until all water is absorbed.

In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, green beans, walnuts, and green onions until well mixed. In a small bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic until well blended. Pour over the quinoa mixture. Toss until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

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Ruthanne Traverse City, MI 03-20-2010
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Wonderful Warm too
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Was in a hurry to get lunch ready so served this warm. Wonderful. I used dried cherries instead of cranberries and rice... wine vinegar instead of balsamic vinegar. I used fresh green beans that I nuked for two minutes. I've only made quinoa a few times so I'm still experimenting and depending on recipes to guide me. This was excellent. I'll definitely make this again. Read more
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Susan Ramsey, NJ 01-09-2010
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Always Asked for the Recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't do a lot of cooking, but every time I make this delicious recipe people ask me for the recipe. It's so delicious,... you forget how healthy it is and how good it is for you.Read more
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Jennifer Montgomery Village, MD 01-04-2010
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Good but missing something
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this and it was good but I felt like it was missing something. Not sure?! But it was good
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Suzanne Allentown, PA 09-19-2009
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Healthy and Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is delicious and very easy to make. Super healthy makes it even better!
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Dina Beverly Hills, CA 07-23-2009
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AMAZING BURST OF FLAVOUR!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had quinoa once before and I really enjoyed it, after trying this recipe I know LOVE it. I love the way the cranberries... compliment the rest of the flavours, there is increadible balance in this recipe. I added a few more things and opted out of the green beans but the base flavour was there. I added finely diced cucumber, red onion, green onions, parsley and a touch of lime. This is now one of my favourite dishes that the whole family loves.Read more
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Sarah Two Harbors, MN 05-03-2009
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Excellent!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you have never tried quinoa before, you will love this recipe! Healthy, easy and delicious!