Made this for lunch today (and for the week). I'm allergic to (raw) carrots so I grated sweet potato and sautéed them, and then remembered your beef and sweet potato falutas and grated another sweet potato and now I'm halfway to dinner prepped
Hot damn- just made this for lunch and it’s exactly the Jan. 5 meal I needed to remind myself that veggies are good for me and delish!! Omitted chicken/ raisins and added avocado and pepitas and it is so good.
Trying to find this on the substack but so far not finding it...any chance you have a recipe for an easy method to make chicken to put in all these amazing salads when you aren't able to buy a rotisserie? Oven/InstantPot/etc.? I LOVE rotisserie chicken but don't always have time to run out and grab one, but typically do have chicken breasts and thighs in my freezer. I've never found that "go to" recipe for how to prepare them so they'll taste moist and awesome.
I almost wrote the recipe with chicken thighs, but wanted to make it a no-cook!
Toss the thighs with oil, salt, pepper, cumin, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika (or whatever you have of those). Big pinch /shake of each. Roast for 20-25 mins on 425 for boneless, closer to 40 for bone in!
Currently 5 months pregnant and all I am craving is salad lol i don't really get it but whatever!!! Been combing through your insta finding all of the big ass salads for hungry ass people recipes to find new ones to make and I simply cannot wait to make this!!!! Bless you queen caro
It's not curdled your oil is just hardened because it's cold!! Stick it down your pants a lot better and it'll melt down and combine in just a few few minutes
It's my first day back to work from maternity leave, which means I'm back to meal prepping lunches. This recipe made me excited to prep and thank you for all these veggies! Doubled the quinoa as suggested to use for future me :)
Excellent! Subbed pomegranates for the raisins because I had them on hand and was so yummy! Also coooked the quinoa in bone broth for extra protein. What an excellent salad, thank you Caro!
Not if you're going to eat this whole salad right away. But if you're going to eat it over the course of a week, it should be pretty cool. Otherwise it will make the kale soggy.
Yum! Refreshing, flavorful, and full of texture! Just what we needed to start putting ourselves together for the new year! Even got the anti salad kids to finish a small serving! Made ours with dried cherries and pepitas!
Update: used the rest of the quinoa and roasted chicken in enchiladas tonight. Haven't used quinoa like that before and probably will forevermore! Perfect hidden protein boost amongst the cheese and tortillas!
Made this for lunch today (and for the week). I'm allergic to (raw) carrots so I grated sweet potato and sautéed them, and then remembered your beef and sweet potato falutas and grated another sweet potato and now I'm halfway to dinner prepped
I had the flautas for dinner tonight too!! So smart to use it in the salad
Hot damn- just made this for lunch and it’s exactly the Jan. 5 meal I needed to remind myself that veggies are good for me and delish!! Omitted chicken/ raisins and added avocado and pepitas and it is so good.
Ok I'm so into avocado here I just didn't add it because of the longevity of the salad, to make it last longer. But looove these additions.
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We've been talking about how we could do this without being unfair to the people who already bought them!!! Will keep thinking and let you know!!
Trying to find this on the substack but so far not finding it...any chance you have a recipe for an easy method to make chicken to put in all these amazing salads when you aren't able to buy a rotisserie? Oven/InstantPot/etc.? I LOVE rotisserie chicken but don't always have time to run out and grab one, but typically do have chicken breasts and thighs in my freezer. I've never found that "go to" recipe for how to prepare them so they'll taste moist and awesome.
I’ve been making quinoa the wrong way all along! Thanks for showing me the RIGHT way -
This is such a delicious salad!
Isn't it insane what a difference that 1/2 cup of liquid makes!!! So glad you tried this way and loved the salad!!!
dang. this was SO good. no notes.
I have chicken thighs in my fridge - any advice on how best to cook them to get the same rotisserie flavor?
I almost wrote the recipe with chicken thighs, but wanted to make it a no-cook!
Toss the thighs with oil, salt, pepper, cumin, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika (or whatever you have of those). Big pinch /shake of each. Roast for 20-25 mins on 425 for boneless, closer to 40 for bone in!
Thank you!!!
Okay absolutely leaning into lemon in 2025! What a show stopper.
Getting those Costco bags of lemon and just sending it baby
Currently 5 months pregnant and all I am craving is salad lol i don't really get it but whatever!!! Been combing through your insta finding all of the big ass salads for hungry ass people recipes to find new ones to make and I simply cannot wait to make this!!!! Bless you queen caro
i am a salad while preg person too!!
Did anyone have trouble with the dressing “curdling” in the fridge, even just the next day? I shook it up and it seems to have made it worse!
It's not curdled your oil is just hardened because it's cold!! Stick it down your pants a lot better and it'll melt down and combine in just a few few minutes
How do you reheat your quinoa from the freezer?
Best thing to do is to thaw it in the fridge overnight, then microwave with a tiny splash of water to steam it back to life!
It's my first day back to work from maternity leave, which means I'm back to meal prepping lunches. This recipe made me excited to prep and thank you for all these veggies! Doubled the quinoa as suggested to use for future me :)
also... rooting for you today! it's a hard day but you've got this!!!
future us is going to be so pleased!
Omg this salad is life.
Excellent! Subbed pomegranates for the raisins because I had them on hand and was so yummy! Also coooked the quinoa in bone broth for extra protein. What an excellent salad, thank you Caro!
Also, excellent left over!
Do you need to let the quinoa cool completely before adding it?
Not if you're going to eat this whole salad right away. But if you're going to eat it over the course of a week, it should be pretty cool. Otherwise it will make the kale soggy.
Yum! Refreshing, flavorful, and full of texture! Just what we needed to start putting ourselves together for the new year! Even got the anti salad kids to finish a small serving! Made ours with dried cherries and pepitas!
Update: used the rest of the quinoa and roasted chicken in enchiladas tonight. Haven't used quinoa like that before and probably will forevermore! Perfect hidden protein boost amongst the cheese and tortillas!
Ooooh love this idea for tonight, thank you!