Kale and Quinoa Power-Up Salad

Kale and Quinoa Power-Up Salad

#Gluten Free #Veggie

🥘 Ingredients

  • almonds
    ¼ cup
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • dijon mustard
    1 tsp
  • dill
    1 tbsp
  • dried cranberries
    ⅓ cup
  • feta cheese
    ½ cup
  • honey
    1 tbsp
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • quinoa
    1 c
  • red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • tuscan kale
    1 bunch
  • veggie stock concentrate
    1 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • small pot
  • large bowl
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Combine 2 cups water, veggie stock concentrate , quinoa , and a pinch of salt in a small pot . Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until tender ⏱️ 15 minutes . Remove from heat and let stand ⏱️ 5 minutes . Pour quinoa onto a plate to cool.
    veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit, quinoa: 1 c, salt: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    Remove ribs and stems from tuscan kale and discard. Slice kale leaves as thinly as possible. Finely chop dill .
    tuscan kale: 1 bunch, dill: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Stir together red wine vinegar , honey , and dijon mustard in a large bowl . Whisk in 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and black pepper . Add kale and toss to coat. Place in fridge until ready to use.
    red wine vinegar: 1 tbsp, honey: 1 tbsp, dijon mustard: 1 tsp, olive oil: 2 tbsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
  4. 4
    Fluff quinoa with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cooked quinoa to kale and dressing. Add dill, half the dried cranberries , and half the feta cheese . Toss and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    dried cranberries: ⅓ cup, feta cheese: ½ cup
  5. 5
    Divide salad between plates and top with almonds , remaining cranberries, and remaining feta. Serve immediately.
    almonds: ¼ cup