Description
Cranberry Non-Alcoholic Ale Quinoa Salad with Feta & Pecans is a vibrant and refreshing dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its delightful mix of textures and flavors. This salad combines protein-packed quinoa, sweet dried cranberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy pecans, creating a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Whether for a sunny picnic or a cozy family dinner, this crowd-pleaser is as visually appealing as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup non-alcoholic ale
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or non-alcoholic ale. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Allow the quinoa to cool slightly before transferring it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
- Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Whisk together olive oil and an additional splash of non-alcoholic ale in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad while stirring gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg