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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 15 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Grain/Vegetable

    • đź’§ 2 cups water
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 10 leaves kale, cut into small pieces

  • Dressing

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🍋 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 🧄 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground sea salt

  • Toppings

    • 🥜 1 cup pecans
    • 1 cup currants
    • 🧀 Âľ cup crumbled feta cheese

STEPS

1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa.

2

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and cook until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

3

Remove saucepan from heat, let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove cover; allow quinoa to cool completely.

4

Add kale to a large mixing bowl.

5

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl until emulsified; drizzle over kale.

6

Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to dressed kale; toss to combine.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

439

Calories

  • 11g
    Protein
  • 44g
    Carbs
  • 27g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Massage the kale leaves with the dressing to make them tender and flavorful.Toast the pecans for extra crunch and added aroma.You can substitute currants with dried cranberries or raisins.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.