Spicy Quinoa Salad – a delicious recipe with quinoa, water, fresh cranberries, lime juice, honey, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Salads
Servings:persons
1
In a bowl, rinse quinoa several times with cold water.
2
In a large pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
3
While quinoa is cooking, combine half of the honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
4
Prepare the cranberries by whizzing them in a food processor with the remaining honey and lime juice until the cranberries are mere flecks and the mixture is a beautifully vibrant red.
5
When quinoa has cooked, stir in the lemongrass mixture and the cranberry mixture until combined.
6
Finally, add the mint, cilantro and red onion to the quinoa and mix thoroughly.
7
Set the quinoa salad in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill before serving.
60
kcal
Calories
16
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and more.
Yes, Spicy 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.
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