Kale and Quinoa Salad With Plums and Herbs Recipe

Name: Kale and Quinoa Salad With Plums and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; Salt to taste; 3 cups stemmed, slivered kale; 1 serrano or Thai chiles, minced (optional); 1 to 2 ripe but firm plums or pluots, cut in thin slices; 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped, torn or cut in slivers; 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped chives; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional); 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; Grated zest of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced or pureed; 3 tablespoons sunflower or grapeseed oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup quinoa
Salt to taste
3 cups stemmed, slivered kale
1 serrano or Thai chiles, minced (optional)
1 to 2 ripe but firm plums or pluots, cut in thin slices
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped, torn or cut in slivers
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
Grated zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced or pureed
3 tablespoons sunflower or grapeseed oil

1
Rinse the quinoa and cook in a pot of rapidly boiling, generously salted water for 15 minutes.
2
Drain, return to pot, place a towel across the top and replace the lid.
3
Let sit for 15 minutes.
4
Transfer to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and allow to cool completely.
5
To cut the kale, stem, wash and spin dry the leaves, then stack several at a time and cut crosswise into thin slivers.
6
Toss in a large bowl with the quinoa, chile, herbs, and half the plums.
7
Whisk together the vinegar, lime zest and juice, salt to taste, garlic and sunflower or grapeseed oil.
8
Toss with the salad.
9
Garnish with the remaining plums and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quinoa, Salt to taste, 3 cups stemmed, slivered kale, 1 serrano or Thai chiles, minced (optional), and more.

Yes, Kale and Quinoa Salad With Plums and Herbs 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.

Kale and Quinoa Salad With Plums and Herbs

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