Kashi Mint And Almond Salad Recipes

QUINOA SALAD WITH MINT, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 13 minutes. Stir in olive oil; fluff quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Stir mint, almonds, dried cranberries, kale, carrots, celery, scallion, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

KASHI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Kashi in the water (covered) until all the water is absorbed.
• Chill the Kashi overnight or for several hours until thoroughly chilled.
• Combine all the dressing ingredients and pour over the combined vegetables.
• Add the Kashi and and toss all together.
• Chill before serving.

KASHI, MINT, AND ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add Kashi, 2 cups water, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a bare simmer, cover, and cook until Kashi is tender, about 40 minutes (check occasionally to make sure Kashi isn't sticking; add water, if needed). Transfer to bowl; remove and discard bay leaves. Add lemon juice and remaining oil and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Add tomatoes, 4 tablespoons almonds, mint, and parsley. Toss well.
• Place a romaine leaf on each of 4 plates. Spoon mixture into center of the leaves. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of almonds.

BULGHUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl cover bulghur with 6 cups boiling water. Let stand until wheat is expanded and fluffy, about 2 hours. Drain well in a fine sieve; return to bowl.
• Add carrot, onion, parsley, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve immediately.