Quinoa Salad with Kale and Cranberries, GustoPlan recipe

Quinoa Salad with Kale and Cranberries

Mediterranean Salad Easy

A colorful and nutritious salad combining quinoa, kale, cranberries, caramelized pecans and feta. Perfect for a light lunch or a tasty side dish.

4
Servings
40
Minutes
13
Ingredients
Dietary summary — contains lactose, alcohol
  • ContainsLactose, Alcohol
  • Free fromGluten, Pork
  • Not suitable forVegan
  • Suitable forVegetarian
20 min
Preparation
20 min
Cooking

Ingredients

Garlic
Garlic
1 clove(s)
Butter
Butter
LactoseDairy
15 g
Olive oil
Olive oil
45 ml
Salt
Salt
3 g
Lemon
Lemon
1 piece(s)
Pepper
Pepper
2 g
Quinoa
Quinoa
160 g
Kale
Kale
120 g
Dried cranberries
Dried cranberries
75 g
Feta
Feta
LactoseDairy
100 g
White wine vinegar
White wine vinegar
Alcohol
5 ml
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
25 g
Pecan nut
Pecan nut
100 g

Preparation steps

1

Rinse and cook the quinoa according to the package directions, then fluff it and let it cool.

2

Prepare the kale: remove the tough stems, cut the leaves, then massage for 30 seconds with 1 tbsp. 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

3

Prepare the vinaigrette: mix lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, then whisk to emulsify.

4

Caramelize the pecans: melt the butter, add brown sugar, salt, cook for 5â6 min, stirring, then leave to cool on baking paper.

5

Assemble the salad: mix kale, quinoa and cranberries, add the feta, pour in the vinaigrette, then finish with the caramelized pecans just before serving.

Per serving

616 kcal
Calories
13 g
Protein
50 g
Carbs
40 g
Fat