Zesty Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Zesty Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced; 0.5 cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced; 0.25 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Looking for a delicious and healthy quinoa salad? This lemon-basil quinoa salad is perfect! It's a make-ahead dish, ideal for outdoor gatherings as it stays fresh even in warm weather.

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and broth is fully absorbed.
In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa with lemon zest and juice. Then, stir in roasted red peppers, dried cranberries, red onion, and fresh basil until well combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 205 kcal
Fat Content: 3 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 157 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 2 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g