Quinoa, Pecan and Cranberry Salad

88% would make this recipe again

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.

Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 15 min Standing : 2 h

370 calories/serving

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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

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.
Add the pecans, cranberries, zest and juice of the orange, oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme and salt. Mix well.
Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 h to allow the flavours to meld. Adjust the seasoning then serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (210 g)

Amount % Daily Value
Calories 370
Fat 20 g 30 %
Saturated 1.6 g + Trans 0.2 g 9 %
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg 0 %
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 %

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

370

Fat

20 g

30 %

Saturated 1.6 g
+ Trans 0.2 g

9 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

10 mg

0 %

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 Fruits :	¾	serving
Grain Products :	1 ¾	servings
Milk and Alternatives :	0	serving
Meat and Alternatives :	½	serving

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Claims

This recipe is :

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