Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Kale Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup tomato juice, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Kale Quinoa Salad

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