Quinoa, Pecan and Cranberry Salad

Quinoa, Pecan and Cranberry Salad

This salad is ideal for pic-nics. It can be served as a starter or as a side dish. Pecans may be replaced by other nuts.

4 servings
Preparation 10 min
Cooking 15 min
Standing 2 h
$4.74 for 4 servings
$4.59 with specials
370 calories per serving 
  • Can be done in advance
  • Very easy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Artery-healthy
  • Heart-healthy


Ingredients

1 cup quinoa 180 g
2 cups water   500 mL
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped   80 g
9 tbsp dried cranberries   80 g
1 oranges, juice and peel 180 g
3 tbsp canola oil 45 mL
3 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped   2 g
2 tsp balsamic vinegar   10 mL
1 pinch salt [optional]   0.2 g

Method

  1. Place the quinoa in a fine strainer and hold it under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well. Put it in a saucepan with the water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat, cover, then simmer until the grains are translucent and the germ has spiralled out from each grain, about 15 minutes. Place the quinoa in a bowl, then let it cool down about 1 h at room temperature.
  2. Add the pecans, cranberries, zest and juice of the orange, oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme and salt. Mix well.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 h to allow the flavours to meld. Adjust the seasoning then serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition Facts

per 1 serving (210g)

Amount

% DV*

* DV = Daily Value

Calories

370

Fat

20 g

30 %

Saturated 1.5 g
+ Trans 0.2 g

9 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

30 mg

1 %

Carbohydrate

45 g

15 %

Fibre

5 g

20 %

Sugars

16 g

Net Carbs

40 g

Protein

6 g

Vitamin A

1 %

Vitamin C

29 %

Calcium

4 %

Iron

26 %

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Servings of Canada's Food Guide

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to:

Vegetables and Fruit: ¾ serving
Grain Products: 1¾ serving
Milk and Alternatives: 0 serving
Meat and Alternatives: ½ serving

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Claims

Free :
Added Sugar, Cholesterol
Low :
Saturated Fat, Sodium
Source of :
Folacin, Niacin, Omega-3, Omega-6, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
Good source of :
Copper, Fibre, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
Excellent source of :
Iron, Magnesium, Manganese
Diet-related health claims :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy

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