Quinoa Salad with Broccoli, Nuts, and Pomegranate

Quinoa Salad with Broccoli, Nuts, and Pomegranate

A lovely quinoa dish with just the right mix of fruit and vegetables. Serve this as a side or in your packed lunch.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped Brazil nuts
  • 1 large pomegranate, seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa has doubled in size and looks like transparent little pearls, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, cook broccoli in boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 3
Drain and rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa, broccoli, red onion, Brazil nuts, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, vinegar, and honey and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417
Calories
22g
Fat
48g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat6g 31%
Sodium28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate48g 18%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars16g
Protein11g
Vitamin C47mg 235%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium604mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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