Recipe: Mandarin Quinoa and Kale Bowl

Mandarin Quinoa and Kale Bowl 

Recipe from Food52

Ingredients

For the salad:
– 1 cup quinoa
– 5 cups kale
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
– 1 cup mandarin orange segments
– 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
– 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

For the vinaigrette:
– Zest of one orange
– 2 large cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 teaspoons teaspoons dijon mustard
– 1 1/2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
– 2 tablespoons orange juice (from the zested orange)
– 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
– 4 tablespoons olive oil

Method

Prepare the quinoa as instructed on the package. When quinoa has absorbed the water, stir in the dried cranberries and remove from heat. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, rinse and dry the kale. (I used my salad spinner). Remove the tough stems and massage the kale with your hands to break down the fibers a little. Bunch the kale into a tight ball with one hand and slice the kale very thinly with a sharp knife. Set aside. Drain the can of mandarin oranges and pat dry. Set aside. In a small bowl combine the orange zest, garlic, pepper, salt, dijon, whole grain dijon, orange juice, vinegar and olive oil. Whisk until emulsified. Combine the cooled quinoa and cranberries, kale and oranges in a bowl. Toss with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette, until well coated, but not soupy. Lightly toss the salad with the feta cheese and almonds. Serve.

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