THANKSGIVING KALE SALAD (KALE & QUINOA)

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Good anytime, the cranberries and pumpkin seeds in this dish will brighten up your Thanksgiving table. The sterols and zinc in the pumpkin seeds help your immune system for the cold winter ahead. The earthy sweetness of the kale is set off nicely by the nutty flavour of the quinoa. Use both red and white quinoa for a nice colour variation. Source: Chatelaine

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Grains

Time 32m

Yield 9 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup quinoa
2 1/2 cups water, divided
8 cups kale, stems removed, cut into ribbons
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries, juice-sweetened preferred
1/4 cup pumpkin seed butter or 1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 fresh lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt (reduce if preferred)

Steps:

  • Place quinoa and 1.5 cups of water into a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat for five minutes, then fluff with a fork. Let cool.
  • Place kale and 1 cup water in a large pot and steam for two minutes. Drain well.
  • Place cooked quinoa into kale pot. Add seeds and berries. Mix well to combine.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients together in a bowl and add to pot.
  • Combine well. Serve warm immediately or chill and serve.

Rajindra Khadka
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in our house.


Prince Roy
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ur Uncle
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great healthy and delicious side dish.


Aahil Khokhar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Esa Williams
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I love the crunch of the quinoa in this salad.


Eden Belanger
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This salad is a great source of fiber and protein.


Km Ms
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad has changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Khawar Ahmadzai
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Nusaiba Indarjali
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I love the addition of pomegranate seeds to this salad. They add a nice pop of color and flavor.


Tooba Khaan
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.


Mohammad Adeel Amjad
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I made this salad with quinoa, but I think it would also be good with rice or pasta.


Sherry Peyton
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving vegetables.


Danny Thomas
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Cri Terion
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Kwaku Zach
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Dipson Gautam
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This salad was a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was a great way to get some extra veggies into our meal.