Kale quinoa salad
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Kale quinoa salad
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Kale quinoa salad with chopped walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice is a light, fresh and healthy side dish!
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked quinoa cooked in water
- 3-4 cups of fresh kale leaves washed and finely chopped
- 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 finely chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- For serving: lemon wedges extra chopped walnuts and Parmesan cheese, drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions, then let cool.
- 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.
- Combine the quinoa and kale in a large bowl.
- 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.
- Add walnuts and Parmesan cheese and stir to coat. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
- Serve with extra chopped walnuts and Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5055IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
60.3mg
(67%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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