Best Quinoa Salad With Kale Pine Nuts And Parmesan Recipes

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KALE QUINOA SALAD



Kale Quinoa Salad image

Here's a holiday side dish you can feel good about serving. Kale packs a mighty punch of vitamins, while quinoa delivers a hearty serving of protein. Best of all, the flavor of this kale quinoa salad can't be beat! -Lisa Warren, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and tomato juice to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 18-22 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in kale and cook until wilted, 3-4 minutes., Stir in pine nuts and currants; cook until kale is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in quinoa. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUINOA SALAD WITH KALE AND PINE NUTS, PARMESAN RECIPE



Quinoa Salad with Kale and pine nuts, Parmesan Recipe image

Provided by djbaker720

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tbs olive oil
1 small onion
2 cups quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups kale
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tea Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup parmesan

Steps:

  • in med saucepan heat 1 tbs oil over med heat. Add onion and sauute stiring freq until translucent 5min. Add quinoa and sauté stirring until lightly toasted. 2-3 min. Add water and kale stirring to combine. Bring to simmer reduce heat to low simmer covered until quinoa is tender and wayer gone 15-18 min. Put in lg bowel let cool stir occ. In small bowel whisk together vinegar and mustard until smooth. Slowly add remaing oil whisking continuously. Drizzle the dressing over quinoa. Stir in nuts and cheese and season to taste. Cover and chill completely. Stir before serving

QUINOA SALAD WITH KALE, PINE NUTS, AND PARMESAN



Quinoa Salad with Kale, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan image

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

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, minced
2 cups white quinoa, rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups chopped kale (about 12 ounces)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
kosher salt and black pepper
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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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