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Vegetarian Dairy-Free Red Quinoa, Kale, Blood Orange and Pom Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

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Red Quinoa, Kale, Blood Orange and Pom Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

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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. 1

    Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add zest and juice of 1 meyer lemon and salt and stir into water.

  3. 3

    Add quinoa and cook according to package directions.

  4. 4

    Wash kale and let dry.

  5. 5

    Pull the leaves off of the tough center stem and slice into small ribbons.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, in a large skilled heat olive oil and add shallots.

  7. 7

    Saut for about 3 minutes until just softened.

  8. 8

    Add kale and stir just long enough for the kale to wilt, about 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Add vinegar and lemon zest, stir and cook for 1 minute longer.

  10. 10

    Remove pan from the heat.

  11. 11

    Add orange slices, pomegranate seeds, garbanzo beans and cooked quinoa.

  12. 12

    In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, vinegar, stock, salt and pepper.

  13. 13

    Toss with salad (there may be some extra vinaigrette).

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

464calories
13gProtein
56gCarbs
22gFat
Saturated Fat3g
Fiber10g
Sugar11g
Sodium742mg
Cholesterol0mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.