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Kale Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, remove the kale stems and chop the leaves.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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%

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