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Kale quinoa salad
4.7 from 9 votes

Kale quinoa salad

Kale quinoa salad with chopped walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice is a light, fresh and healthy side dish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Others

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup quinoa cooked in water, uncooked
  • 3-4 cups kale washed and finely chopped, fresh leaves
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar divided
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons walnut finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
  • lemon juice of 1
  • lemon extra chopped walnuts and Parmesan cheese, drizzle of olive oil, wedges, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions, then let cool.
  2. Meanwhile, massage the chopped kale with 1 teaspoon each of the vinegar and olive oil. Let sit for 20 minutes to soften and tenderize the kale leaves.
  3. Combine the quinoa and kale in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together the remaining 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, remaining teaspoon of olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over quinoa and kale and mix to coat.
  5. Add walnuts and Parmesan cheese and stir to coat. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  6. Serve with extra chopped walnuts and Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 223mg (9%) Potassium 448mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 5055IU (101%) Vitamin C 60.3mg (67%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 223mg 9%
Potassium 448mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 5055IU 101%
Vitamin C 60.3mg 67%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.