Best Quinoa Salad Recipe
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A hearty quinoa salad with toasted pine nuts, corn, cranberries, and fresh spinach tossed in a creamy buttermilk basil dressing. Substantial enough to stand alone as a light main or pair with grilled proteins. Ideal for meal prep, picnics, and summer gatherings.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 cup dry quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 3/4 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chopped basil leaves
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups baby kale & spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups white corn
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 593mg
- Total sugar
- 17g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 517mg
- Calcium
- 181mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 593MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.