5.0 from 105 votes
Kale Quinoa Salad
This kale quinoa salad offers a perfect blend of fresh flavors, making it a delicious choice for a side dish or lunch.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 476 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup quinoa
- 1 ⅓ cups vegetable broth or water
- 3 cups chopped kale lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans
- ½ cup shredded carrot or cut into matchsticks
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Lemon Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain well.
- Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan with vegetable broth or water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Once the quinoa has cooled completely, place it in a large bowl.
- In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.
- Place the kale in the bottom of a medium bowl. Add olive oil and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt to the kale. Massage the chopped kale with your hands until the leaves become tender and dark green.
- Add the cooled quinoa, pecans, carrots, feta cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries to the bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss well to combine.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- This recipe will keep in the fridge for 4 days and it can be frozen.
- To substitute store bought dressing, I would suggest a light citrusy vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
Calories
476
(24%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
900mg
(38%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
7954IU
(159%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 7954IU | 159% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.