Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

By Babycatgrandma

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 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 water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

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