Kale Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Name: Kale Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry quinoa; 1 cup water; fine sea salt; 8 ounces Lacinato kale; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard; freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 red onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 large carrot

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
257 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Kale Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Dana Benson

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This KALE QUINOA SALAD is tossed with a crowd-pleasing apple cider dressing, along with carrots, red onion, and bell peppers for a flavorful packed lunch. Perfect for meal prep!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup dry quinoa , rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa)
1 cup water
fine sea salt
8 ounces Lacinato kale , stems removed and chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegans)
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion , chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper , chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 large carrot , shredded (about 1 cup)

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Instructions

To prepare the quinoa, combine the dry quinoa and water in a small sauce pan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat, cover the pan, and let the quinoa gently simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
While the quinoa is cooking, remove the kale stems and chop the leaves.
You can also use the quinoa cooking time to prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper in a bowl, then stir to mix well.
When the quinoa has cooled slightly, stir it into the dressing, along with the red onion, bell pepper and carrot. Add in the kale and toss well to make sure everything is coated in the dressing.
You can serve this salad right away, or let it marinate in the fridge before serving. This kale quinoa salad should keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 706mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 12190IU (244%) Vitamin C 144mg (160%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	257kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	7g	11%
Sodium	70mg	3%
Potassium	706mg	15%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	12190IU	244%
Vitamin C	144mg	160%
Calcium	138mg	14%
Iron	2.6mg	14%