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Mediterranean Quinoa and Kale Salad (like Panera Bread) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Salad
1 cup uncooked quinoa
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, chopped into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup Kalamata olives
1 small cucumber, diced
3 cups chopped kale
1 (14 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oz. (3/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese

Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
2 T red wine vinegar
2 T dijon mustard
1 T lemon juice
1 tsp. Italian seasoning or 1/4 t eachdried, basil, oregano, rosemary, sage and tarragon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cook the quinoa according to directions on the package.
1:2 quinoa to water ratio is standard, about 15 to 18 minutes, until fluffy
2. Combine quinoa with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cucumber, kale, garbanzo beans and almonds
3. Make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake till well combined
4. Pour over salad mixture and toss well to combine
5. Top with feta cheese
6. Serve and enjoy!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6 people
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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