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Kale Superfood Power Salad (Vegan!)
A vibrant power salad that's fresh, healthy, and nourishing with immune-supporting ingredients. This plant-strong bowl will keep you satisfied and energized!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 large bowls
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa (or about 1.5 cups cooked)
- 1 large bunch kale (about 5-6 cups chopped)
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 cup cooked beets (I use Love Beets brand)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
For the balsamic dressing:
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Rinse and cook quinoa: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup quinoa with 3/4 cup water (or vegetable broth for more flavor). Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid has absorbed.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Cut or tear kale into bite-sized pieces. (Or shred it if desired.) Place in a large bowl and gently massage.
- Grate carrot, dice beets, and thinly slice red onion. Place in bowl with kale.
- Rinse and drain beans. Add beans and cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- Pour dressing over top. Toss gently with tongs (or your hands) to thoroughly combine.
- Top with sunflower seeds and diced avocado before serving.
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Notes
- Serving: This salad yields a large amount, so halve or reduce if desired. If serving as a smaller side dish, it yields about 8 servings.
- Dressing: Change it up with your own favorite dressing, or add an extra drizzle of balsamic if you like it extra-tangy. A creamy tahini dressing would pair nicely as well.
- Recipe originally published December 2017. Updated April 2024.
Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Potassium
813mg
(23%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
5297IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4large bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5297IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.