QUINOA SALAD WITH KALE, PINE NUTS, AND PARMESAN
An easy Quinoa Salad with Kale recipe. We love the way Dijon mustard enhances the similarly assertive flavor of the kale, while mellow pine nuts and Parmesan cheese balance it out. You can make this salad a day ahead; the flavors develop and deepen with a little extra time in the fridge. It's also delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Jessica Harlan
Categories Salad Cheese Dairy Leafy Green Vegetable Vegetarian Lunch Parmesan Pine Nut Quinoa Kale Healthy Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa and sauté, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water and kale, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool. Stir occasionally to bring the warmer part of the mixture up from the bottom.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard until smooth. Add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Slowly add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- 3. Drizzle the dressing over the cooled quinoa mixture. Stir in the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and chill completely, 2 to 3 hours. Stir just before serving to fluff the salad and break up any clumps.
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Rabia Khan
r_k12@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The quinoa salad is delicious and easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Smart Mian
mian-smart@yahoo.comI made this salad last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Ashadul Khan
ashadul.k94@gmail.comThis salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and fiber, and the dressing is light and flavorful.
Erentie Kapambwe
e_kapambwe27@yahoo.comThis quinoa salad is delicious! The combination of quinoa, kale, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Anila Ubaid
a.ubaid@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. It's also a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Afnan Dawar
afnan.dawar66@gmail.comI love this quinoa salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I like to add some diced red onion for extra flavor.
Santiago Ayash
santiago.ayash55@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Danial Danish
danish.danial85@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The quinoa salad is delicious and easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Jaja Khan
k.j@hotmail.comI made this salad last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Erick Thompson
thompson.erick64@aol.comThis quinoa salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and fiber, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
Esnala Phiri
p_esnala@gmail.comThis salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the quinoa is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Omer Mohammed
mohammed_omer89@hotmail.comI love this quinoa salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I like to add some diced avocado and cucumber for extra flavor and crunch.
Rami Issa
issa.r@yahoo.comThis quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy meal! The combination of quinoa, kale, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.