Ingredients and Weight: - 2 cups quinoa, cooked - 1/2 cup dried cherries - 1/2 cup dried cranberries - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup chopped pecans - 1/4 cup chopped red onion - 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1/4 cup chopped celery - 1/4 cup chopped cucumber - 1/4 cup chopped parsley - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. 2. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the dried fruit, nuts, onion, bell pepper, celery, cucumber, and parsley. 3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped ingredients, and feta cheese. 4. Toss the salad until well combined. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 300 - Fat: 10g - Carbohydrates: 40g - Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics: - Colorful and flavorful - Crunchy and refreshing - Perfect for a light lunch or side dish
User Comments: - "This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors." - "This is my favorite quinoa salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family." - "I love the addition of feta cheese to this salad. It adds a nice richness and creaminess."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have cooked quinoa, you can cook it ahead of time or use instant quinoa. - You can substitute any dried fruit or nuts that you like in this recipe. - Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitter saponins. - This salad is best served chilled.