By Nicole Duncan
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Dried Cherries
10 steps
Prep:20min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:53:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
36
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories387.2 kcal (19%)
Total Fat10.5 g (15%)
Carbs66.3 g (26%)
Sugars26.7 g (30%)
Protein9 g (18%)
Sodium330.7 mg (17%)
Fiber6.4 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
½ teaspoonsalt
plus more to taste
1 cupquinoa
1 ½ cupsfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
¾ cupfresh mint leaves
3scallions
white and light green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cupsbaby kale
preferable, or torn, stemmed kale
1 tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
ground black pepper
to taste
1 cupdried cherries
Instructions
Step 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot over high heat.
Step 2
Add the salt and stir in the quinoa.
Step 3
Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, until all of the water is absorbed, 15 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, place the parsley, mint, and scallions in a food processor or blender and process until finely chopped.
Step 5
Add the kale and pulse until the kale is roughly chopped.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl.
Step 7
When the quinoa is cooked (it will yield about 3 cups), add it to the bowl with the greens and stir to combine.
Step 8
Drizzle over the lemon juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
Step 9
Let cool to room temperature.
Step 10
Mix in the dried cherries and serve.
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