Pistachio and Cherry Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Pistachio and Cherry Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa; 1/2 cups Pistachios, Shelled; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 cups Reduced-sugar Dried Cherries, Roughly Chopped; 1 cup Reduced-fat Feta Cheese, Crumbled; 6 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Basil; 1/2 cups Plain Kefir; 4 teaspoons Honey; 4 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar

Servings: persons

2 cups Water
1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
1/2 cups Pistachios, Shelled
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3/4 cups Reduced-sugar Dried Cherries, Roughly Chopped
1 cup Reduced-fat Feta Cheese, Crumbled
6 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Basil
1/2 cups Plain Kefir
4 teaspoons Honey
4 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar

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In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
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Once boiling, stir in the quinoa.
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Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the moisture is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
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Once cooked, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and place it in the refrigerator until cooled.
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While the quinoa cooks, preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toast the pistachios in the oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
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Set aside.
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Once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the salt, chopped cherries, crumbled feta cheese and minced basil.
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Roughly chop the toasted pistachios and add them into the salad.
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Stir until everything is well mixed.
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To make the dressing, stir the kefir and honey together in a medium, microwave- safe bowl.
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Microwave the mixture until the honey is melted and easily mixes into the kefir, about 30 seconds.
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Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
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Pour the dressing over the salad, mix will and devour.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 cups Water, 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, 1/2 cups Pistachios, Shelled, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Pistachio and Cherry 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.

Pistachio and Cherry Quinoa Salad

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