Cherry and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry and Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa rinsed; 2 cups water; 2 cups cherries freshly pitted and halved; 2 each celery stalks tough ends removed and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled; 4 tablespoons almonds sliced and toasted; 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa rinsed
2 cups water
2 cups cherries freshly pitted and halved
2 each celery stalks tough ends removed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled
4 tablespoons almonds sliced and toasted
4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Add the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.
2
Cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Turn off the heat, and let stand for another 5 minutes.
4
Fluff with a fork.
5
Transfer the quinoa into a large mixing bowl.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well blended, season with salt and black pepper.
7
Add the cherries, celeries and goat cheese into the same mixing bowl.
8
Pour the dressing over, and gently toss until well combined.
9
Season to taste with more vinegar, salt and black pepper if needed.
10
Served warm, at room temperature or chilled with toasted almonds sprinkled on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa rinsed, 2 cups water, 2 cups cherries freshly pitted and halved, 2 each celery stalks tough ends removed and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Cherry and Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cherry and Quinoa Salad

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