Kale and Quinoa Salad
A hearty kale and quinoa salad with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta, and a lemon-Dijon dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the quinoa under cool running water and drain thoroughly.
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Step 2
Put the rinsed quinoa in the saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 3
Cover the saucepan, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
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Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave it covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, spread it on the baking sheet, and let it cool for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale, cucumber, and tomatoes. Prepare them and the red onion as listed.
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Step 6
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
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Step 7
Place the kale in the large mixing bowl. Add one-third of the dressing and massage the leaves until softened and glossy.
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Step 8
Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Add them to the kale with the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and remaining dressing; toss gently to combine.
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Food safety
Caution: low
Wash fresh produce before preparation. Refrigerate the finished salad at 4°C or colder within 2 hours and consume it within 3 days.
Risk factors
- cooked quinoa can support bacterial growth if held warm for too long
- raw vegetables may carry surface contamination
- feta cheese requires refrigeration