Quinoa Salad With Kale, Pine Nuts, And Parmesan Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Kale, Pine Nuts, And Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; N/A

Servings: persons

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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1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa and saute, 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.
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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.
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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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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 small onion, minced, 2 cups white quinoa, rinsed, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Kale, Pine Nuts, And Parmesan 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.

Quinoa Salad With Kale, Pine Nuts, And Parmesan

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