Summer Love Salad with Citrus Laced Quinoa Cakes

Summer Love Salad with Citrus Laced Quinoa Cakes
Summer Love Salad with Citrus Laced Quinoa Cakes
Try this Summer Love Salad with Citrus Laced Quinoa Cakes recipe, or contribute your own.
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/3 upolive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic peeled
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa i used multi-colored but any kind will work
  • finely grated zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 3 tablespoons grape seed oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar
  • 2 taylor farms chef crafted summer love salad kits mini bells sliced thin
  • 1 medium jar marinated artichoke hearts drained
  • 1 (7-ounce) package greek feta in brine sliced into bite sized pieces
  • Carbohydrate 30.1961516676441 g
  • Cholesterol 184.182916672574 mg
  • Fat 8.68538416872494 g
  • Fiber 4.16926662895047 g
  • Protein 12.2127816678197 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.58772941781945 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (202g)
  • Sodium 186.521262236822 mg
  • Sugar 26.0268850386937 g
  • Trans Fat 3.01696091677944 g
  • Calories 246 calories

Coarsely chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the parsley and basil then pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and 1 teaspoon coarse salt and pulse until coarsely chopped.Ina large bowl combine the chickpea mixture with the quinoa, Parmesan cheese, eggs and lemon zest until well combined. Spray a ¼-cup measuring cup with cooking spray, then press the quinoa mixture into the measuring cup, smooth the top, and invert to release the cake onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining millet mixture. You should have about 10-12 cakes.Heat 1-1/2 Tbs. of the grape seed oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering hot. Add 4 or 5 of the cakes and use a spatula to gently flatten the cakes so they’re about ¾ inch thick. Cook, flipping once, until crisp and golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons grape seed oil to the skillet and cook the remaining cakes the same way.Combine the red onion, parsley leaves, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, zest and cayenne in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add the olive oil and pulse to combine. Add the sour cream, season with salt and pepper and process for 30 seconds until creamy.Arrange the Taylor Farms Chef Crafted Summer Love Salad kits on large platter and top with the sliced mini bells, marinated artichoke hearts and Greek feta. Serve with the prepared dressing and quinoa cakes on the side.