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Bacon Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

This recipe for Bacon Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing is a fresh, colorful salad that's great with grilled meats, or on its own as a meal.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword salad, salad dressing, summer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 453
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa + 1 ¾ c. water
  • 2-3 handfuls chopped baby kale
  • 6-8 pieces strips of bacon cooked and cut into
  • 1 inch mango chopped into 1 pieces
  • 1 inch apple chopped into 1 pieces
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup Crumbled Queso fresco or feta cheese or more
  • For the dressing recipe please visit Savoring Simple

For the dressing

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • herbs of your choice to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
  • When the quinoa is done cooking, fluff it with a fork and set it aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Keep the salad and the dressing separate until ready to serve.
  • When you are ready to serve, toss the cooled quinoa with the rest of the salad ingredients in a large bowl and slowly add in the dressing, adding more or less depending on taste. Serve the salad with extra cheese and the remaining salad dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 453 | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 3240IU | Vitamin C: 35.7mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3.4mg