Crispy Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Crispy Kale Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cups red quinoa; 2 1/2 cups water; 3 bunches of chopped Tuscan kale; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1 small onion, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup grated pecorino pepato cheese; kosher salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups red quinoa
2 1/2 cups water
3 bunches of chopped Tuscan kale
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated pecorino pepato cheese
kosher salt and black pepper

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["1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the quinoa and saute, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water, 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 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool. Fluff with fork to bring the warmer part of the mixture up from the bottom.", "2. Mix vinegar and mustard.", "3. Slice onions thinly, place in a small bowl, pour the vinegar over onions and let sit for 15 minutes.", "4. In batches, toss kale with a little olive oil and salt. Place in hot skillet. Toss kale occasionally until the kale is crispy and starting to brown on edges. Repeat with remaining kale. Place kale on baking sheet to cool.", "5. Place kale on platter. Sprinkle with quinoa, then onions, pine nuts, and then cheese."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/4 cups red quinoa, 2 1/2 cups water, 3 bunches of chopped Tuscan kale, and more.

Yes, Crispy Kale Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crispy Kale Quinoa Salad

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