Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil


  1. 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.
  2. Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

03/15/2017
Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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