I know what you’re thinking right now. Who is Mimi, and why should I care about her quinoa salad? Here’s the scoop. Mimi Kitner is a good friend with excellent taste, and she just told me that she keeps a steady supply of this salad in her fridge at all times. Satisfied? You will be for sure as soon as you taste it.
Excuse me now while I go grab another bowlful.
Mimi’s Best Quinoa Salad
- 1 c quinoa, well rinsed, added to a pot with 2 cups boiling water, then simmered uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry
- 2 c finely chopped kale, spines removed first
- 1 t curry powder
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 c raisins, dried cranberries or other dried fruit
- 3 T each olive oil, apple cider vinegar
- sea salt, to taste
- 2 roasted peppers, chopped
- 1/4 c roughly chopped, lightly toasted almonds, as garnish
In a large bowl, mix chopped kale and raisins with the hot quinoa. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for a while to let the flavours blend. Serves 4-6.
Mimi’s Best Quinoa Salad Print Ready Recipe
Final notes:
- There are 12 Jittery Cook Quinoa Recipes:
- Mimi’s Best Quinoa Salad
- Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas Quinoa
- Barberry Quinoa
- Quinoa and Beet Salad
- Baby Artichoke and Mushroom on Kaniwa – aka “Baby Quinoa”
- The Right Salmon and Spicy Quinoa Mango Salad
- Red Curry Beef with Coconut and Lime Quinoa Salad
- Waldorf Chicken Salad on Cumin Cilantro Quinoa
- Quinoa, Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
- Quinoa Tabouli with Sheep Feta
- Red Salad L’Orignal
- Here is a Quinoa Quiche recipe, from Sparrow in the Treetop, that I decided to make for dinner. See the photo below.
- Have you read about the guy who wasn’t in love with his wife when they married?
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I love quinoa salads, and this one sounds delicious. I love adding curry where it is not expected! Unfortunately, kale is not to be found in my part of the world… I’d just have to go for spinach instead.
Spinach will be perfect. Hope you enjoy!
THANKS for all the kudos! There’s no procrastinating with u!! Had such a fun day yesterday – lets really try to make it a regular thing! It doesn’t have to be such a marathon! Xox Sent from my iPhone
Ok. I agree. Lots of walking and lots of recipe whispering. I’m not hard to convince.
That sounds delicious! I Love the idea of cranberries in there!
You can’t go wrong with this mix of ingredients. I can see how this becomes a staple.
Mmmm! I’m super on the go these days and always looking for things to make for my lunch!!
Thanks for the shout out lady!!
Welcome and hope you enjoy.
I know Mimi…this recipe looks like a keeper…can’t wait to try it!
Hope it inspires the artist in you!
I’m just starting to get into quinoa (my husband is very resistant to new, trendy foods) and I think this is going on my list of things to make with it!
Hey Pamasaurus! My husband is just like your husband. Which is why I like food blogging so much. I have an excuse for experimenting. I’ve even learned that he’ll eat all kinds of foods that he’s not supposed to like.