Quinoa Salad with Kale, Cranberries and Mint
This healthy Quinoa Salad with Kale, Cranberries and Mint is perfect for bringing to a potluck or serving with anything you’re grilling.
Foto: Skinnytaste
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 2/3 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa (tricolor or red, rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup coarsely chopped kale (packed)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh spearmint leaves
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 medium scallion (thinly sliced)
Steps
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Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
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Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
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Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
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Once cooled, in a large bowl combine the kale, dried cranberries, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and scallion.
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Refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories19110% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Source: Skinnytaste
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