Ingredients
Method
Prepare the greens
- Start by tearing the kale by hand into bite-sized pieces.
- Choose light-colored kale, as it is softer and more tender. Dark kale is usually thicker and needs more massaging.
- Wash and dry the lettuce chêne, then tear it gently by hand.
- Place both greens in a large salad bowl.
Fry the quinoa
- Heat a small pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the cooked, well-dried quinoa and fry, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Prepare the fruits
- Cut off the top and bottom, peel completely, then carefully remove all the white inner skin and seeds. Cut into clean segments.
- Peel the mango, remove the pit, and cut into cubes.
- Prepare a bowl of cold water with a drizzle of lemon juice.
- Cut the apple into slices or cubes and immediately soak them in the lemon water to prevent oxidation and browning.
- Drain before assembling.
Prepare the vegetables
- Cut the cherry tomatoes diagonally.
- For the button mushrooms, cut each mushroom in half, then cut each half into four wedges.
Prepare the dressing
- In a small jar, add all the dressing ingredients.
- Close the lid tightly and shake well until fully emulsified.
Cut the feta cheese
- Dip a sharp knife into hot water, wipe it dry, then cut the feta into cubes.
- Repeat dipping the knife as needed to ensure clean cuts without crumbling.
Assemble the salad
- Add all the prepared fruits and vegetables to the greens.
- Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss.
- Top with feta cheese cubes, then sprinkle the fried quinoa over the salad.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of chia seeds.
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Notes
If storing the dressing for later:
Use ⅔ olive oil + ⅓ corn oil instead of only olive oil. Add the fried quinoa just before serving to keep it perfectly crunchy.
Use ⅔ olive oil + ⅓ corn oil instead of only olive oil. Add the fried quinoa just before serving to keep it perfectly crunchy.
