
Side dish
Red Quinoa, Kale, Blood Orange and Pom Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- water2 cups
- juice of lemon1
- salt4 servings
- quinoa1 cup
- olive oil1 tablespoon
- shallots2
- kale1 bunch
- apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon
- lemon zest2
- blood oranges3 inches
- pomegranate seeds1 package
- garbanzo beans15 ounce
- juice of lemon2
- honey2 tablespoons
- olive oil0.25 cup
- meyer lemon juice2 tablespoons
- blood orange juice2 tablespoons
- apple cider vinegar4 tablespoons
- vegetable stock2 tablespoons
- salt and pepper4 servings
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Add zest and juice of 1 meyer lemon and salt and stir into water.
- 3
Add quinoa and cook according to package directions.
- 4
Wash kale and let dry.
- 5
Pull the leaves off of the tough center stem and slice into small ribbons.
- 6
Meanwhile, in a large skilled heat olive oil and add shallots.
- 7
Saut for about 3 minutes until just softened.
- 8
Add kale and stir just long enough for the kale to wilt, about 1 minute.
- 9
Add vinegar and lemon zest, stir and cook for 1 minute longer.
- 10
Remove pan from the heat.
- 11
Add orange slices, pomegranate seeds, garbanzo beans and cooked quinoa.
- 12
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, vinegar, stock, salt and pepper.
- 13
Toss with salad (there may be some extra vinaigrette).
Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)
Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.









