KALE QUINOA SALAD
Here's a holiday side dish you can feel good about serving. Kale packs a mighty punch of vitamins, while quinoa delivers a hearty serving of protein. Best of all, the flavor of this kale quinoa salad can't be beat! -Lisa Warren, Washington, DC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and tomato juice to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 18-22 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in kale and cook until wilted, 3-4 minutes., Stir in pine nuts and currants; cook until kale is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in quinoa. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Asit Rudra
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was perfectly cooked and the kale was massaged just right. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Devon Wood
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. The quinoa was also a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Milad Sleem
[email protected]I really enjoyed this salad! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was massaged just right. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
clappy tin
[email protected]This salad was okay. The quinoa was a bit too al dente for my taste and the kale was a bit tough. The dressing was also a bit too vinegary for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
MD ABUI
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was perfectly cooked and the kale was massaged just right. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Bhawana Singjali
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. The quinoa was also a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Eva islam Rakib
[email protected]I really enjoyed this salad! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was massaged just right. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Habibullah Khan
[email protected]This salad was okay. The quinoa was a bit too al dente for my taste and the kale was a bit tough. The dressing was also a bit too vinegary for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Rad
[email protected]This salad was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was perfectly cooked and the kale was massaged just right. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Tunjella Afrin
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. The quinoa was also a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Nelson Uranje
[email protected]I really enjoyed this salad! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the kale was massaged just right. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
ABEL Classi
[email protected]This salad was okay. The quinoa was a bit too al dente for my taste and the kale was a bit tough. The dressing was also a bit too vinegary for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
kainat Abdul Samad
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. I'm not usually a fan of kale, but it was really good in this salad. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Sk Kadir
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad! It's so healthy and satisfying, and the dressing is amazing. I love the crunch of the quinoa and the kale. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.
King Choppa
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was perfectly cooked and the kale was massaged just right. I will definitely be making this salad again.