Рецепт Kale & Quinoa Salad
· March 5, 2015
Unlike lettuce salads that become soggy shortly after the dressing has been added, kale salads are much heartier. You can make a big batch, pour the dressing on, and leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days.
This recipe was inspired by the Cheesecake Factory Kale and Quinoa salad. I like more kale than quinoa, and I prefer crunching on toasted walnuts. When grapes are not in season, I toss in some raisins.
The best part about this salad — the health benefits!
One cup of raw kale contains 33 calories, 3 grams of protein and has 2.5 grams of fiber. Kale is also an excellent source of vitamins A,C,K & B .
Quinoa – 1/2 cup cooked quinoa contains 4 grams of protein, and 2 1/2 grams of fiber. Even though it’s a whole grain, it’s considered a complete protein meaning it has all 9 of the essential amino acids which our bodies cannot make.
Walnuts- Are an excellent source of protein, they are rich in omega 3’s which aid in promoting heart health.
Onions – Have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium bunch of kale, shredded
- 1 cup grapes or raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard INSTRUCTIONS
- pre-heat oven to 350
- line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread walnuts over and roast in oven for 10 minutes
- remove from oven and let cool
- strip stems away from kale leaves and chop into thin shreds or process leaves in food processor and place in a bowl
- Toss in the quinoa, grapes or raisins,walnuts and onions combine well
- Mix dressing ingredients together, add to salad and mix well
- Sprinkle with cheese or nutritional yeast
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- http://simpleandsavory.com/kale-quinoa-salad/
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