Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

Recipe by manella from allrecipes.com

Lunch 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 205
  • Carbohydrate: 39g
  • Fat: 3g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Sugar: 6g

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