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Mixed Grain Kale Citrus Salad
This mixed grain kale citrus salad recipe whips up in minutes and powers you up for a long time! All the grains are cooked together in a single pot and then tossed with kale, cranberries, nuts, plenty of fresh mint and a citrus dressing to brighten up your palate.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup of mixed grains ( I used 1/4 cup of quinoa, 1/4 cup of faro, 1/4 cup of millet, 1/4 cup of whole wheat bulgur)
- 2 cups -2 1/4 cups of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chopped fresh kale
- 2 large scallions , finely chopped
- 1/3 cup of chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup of Cranberries
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup of pomegranate arils
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup of clementine juice
- zest of 1 large clementine (1/2 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon of orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of olive oil