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Berry Quinoa and Kale Salad
A delicious berry, quinoa, and kale salad perfect for healthier eating goals!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup red quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 6-8 large regular kale leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup sliced fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup fresh blackberries
- ¾ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup halved red grapes
- ⅓ cup dried blueberries
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped pistachios
- 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
- balsamic dressing store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Prep the quinoa and kale
- Combine ½ cup red quinoa and 1 cup water with a pinch of salt in a small pot. Follow the directions on the package to cook the quinoa. Once cooked, remove from heat and allow it to completely cool.
- Remove the coarse stems from 6-8 large regular kale leaves and discard. Take the kale leaves and finely slice them into very thin, small pieces. Place them in a colander and wash well.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice on top of the kale and toss to combine.
- Massage and rub the kale with your hands for 1-2 minutes until tender and a deeper green color. Rinse well and dry. Toss the cooled quinoa with the dry, massaged kale in a large serving bowl.
- Add ¾ cup sliced fresh strawberries, ¾ cup fresh blackberries, ¾ cup fresh raspberries, ½ cup halved red grapes, ⅓ cup dried blueberries, and ¼ cup coarsely chopped pistachios to the quinoa and kale mixture and toss to combine.
- Just before serving sprinkle 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad and add as much balsamic dressing as you would like before tossing together. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1256IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
Protein | 7g | 14% |
Fat | 8g | 12% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 1256IU | 25% |
Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.