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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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice on top of the kale and toss to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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.

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