Cranberry Kale Quinoa Salad
Cranberry Kale Quinoa Salad is a gluten free and dairy free salad. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 397 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $2.48 per serving. 11 person were glad they tried this recipe. If you have pecans, maple, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 minutes. It is brought to you by Sumptuous Spoonfuls. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 96%, which is great. Cranberry Quinoa Kale Salad, Mustard Quinoa, Cranberry & Kale Salad, and Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 - 2 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups of cooked quinoa
1/2 - 1 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
1 clove garlic, crushed & peeled
4 cups of chopped fresh kale
Optional: Maple Balsamic Dressing, to taste (recipe here)
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 Tablespoon olive oil
A bit of orange zest
1/2 - 1 cup toasted pecans
Equipment:
bowl
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Put the olive oil in a small bowl and add the crushed garlic clove. Let the garlic soak in the oil for at least 15 minutes to infuse the oil with garlic.Heat a medium frying or saute pan over medium heat and add the oil, then the kale. Stir and cook the kale just until it's wilted and bright green. Add the quinoa & honey and stir to mix. Stir in the cranberries, pecans, orange zest and bacon. Taste and add maple balsamic dressing as desired. Serve warm or cold.
Step by step:
1. Put the olive oil in a small bowl and add the crushed garlic clove.
2. Let the garlic soak in the oil for at least 15 minutes to infuse the oil with garlic.
3. Heat a medium frying or saute pan over medium heat and add the oil, then the kale. Stir and cook the kale just until it's wilted and bright green.
4. Add the quinoa & honey and stir to mix. Stir in the cranberries, pecans, orange zest and bacon. Taste and add maple balsamic dressing as desired.
5. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Information:
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