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Mixed Grain Kale Citrus Salad. A zesty vibrant fresh salad you can serve warm, cold, picnic day, busy day or for lunch next day! Perfectly Vegan and loaded with grain goodness! Get the recipe for this salad and a citrus salad dressing you'll make over and over again! www.twopurplefigs.com

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.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword citrus salad recipe, healthy kale citrus salad, mixed grain kale citrus salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 242 kcal
Author Mahy

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

Instructions

  1. Rinse all the grains together with cold water. Strain any excess water.
  2. Place the water and grains in a medium pot over high heat until the water starts to boil. At this point, lower the heat to the lowest setting, and cover the pot.
  3. Allow the grains to cook completely—this takes 20-30 mins depending on the type of grains.
  4. If you feel some grains are still tough, add in 1/4 cup of water and keep the heat low, then wait for an extra 10 mins at most until the grains are all cooked.
  5. In the meantime, prepare the dressing: In a small container, add all the dressing ingredients together. Then seal the container and shake it vigorously for a few seconds until the dressing is all emulsified.
  6. When the grains are ready, add in the salt to them. Never add the salt before the grains are fully cooked.
  7. While the grains are still warm, toss them with all the remaining ingredients and dressing. Serve the salad warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts
Mixed Grain Kale Citrus Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 287mg12%
Potassium 226mg6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2247IU45%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.