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Quinoa and Nectarine Slaw in white plate at an angle w cheese

Quinoa and Nectarine Slaw

Beth Lee
This simple salad is a light and refreshing meal on a hot summer day. The nectarines should be at, or close to, their peak ripeness so that their natural sweetness can perfectly combine with the earthy pumpkin seeds. If you don't see ripe nectarines at your market, you can use peaches, since nectarines are just peaches without the fuzz. (Reproduced with permission from Rockridge Press)
4.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 511 kcal

Ingredients
  

Quinoa and Nectarine Slaw

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa at room temp
  • 2 nectarines cut into ½ inch wedges
  • ½ cup shredded white cabbage
  • ½ cup curly kale
  • cup thinly sliced scallions
  • cup Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (see recipe below)
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
  • ½ cup feta cheese optional

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  • 1 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • pinch smoked paprika

Lemon Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

Quinoa and Nectarine Slaw

  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, nectarines, cabbage, kale, scallions, and pumpkin seeds. Toss with the vinaigrette.
  • Serve topped with the feta cheese (if using).

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
  • Heat a small sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and sauté, tossing frequently as they brown, for 10 minutes, or until they reach your preferred level of toasting. (or roast them in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring them occasionally so they brown evenly)

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 487mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2470IUVitamin C: 37.3mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 4.1mg
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