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Quinoa Kale Salad

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Servings 4 people
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa dry
  • 2 cups kale chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pitted Black Olives sliced
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. As soon as quinoa finishes cooking, remove from heat and add chopped kale to the top of the same pot, and again cover, allowing the kale to slightly steam from the heat of the quinoa.
    Quinoa Kale Salad 1
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and kale with remaining salad ingredients and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes to cool.
    Quinoa Kale Salad 2
  • While salad is cooling, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • Once the salad has cooled, mix in the dressing and toss. Can serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    Quinoa Kale Salad 4
  • **If short on time, can also dress with your favorite oil-based Italian salad dressing, using approximately 1/4 cup.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 326mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 217.8mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 6.8mg
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