Quinoa and Kale Protein Salad
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Quinoa and Kale Protein Salad
Description
The salad layers cooked quinoa and tender chopped kale as base ingredients, enriched with protein and fiber from garbanzo beans and crunchy pistachios. Pomegranate seeds contribute bursts of sweetness, enhanced by fresh clementine orange slices. The dressing, blending olive oil with pomegranate molasses, fresh orange juice, garlic, sumac, dried mint, and salt, infuses the salad with tart, herbal, and slightly smoky notes.
This salad is tossed to coat all ingredients evenly and can be served immediately or chilled for up to two days, maintaining freshness. It works well as a light main dish or a hearty side, offering a balance of flavors and textures from crisp kale, soft beans, juicy fruit, and crunchy nuts.
Fresh mint sprinkled on top complements the existing herbs for added fragrance, while seasoning adjustments allow tailoring the salad to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 2 cups kale ribs removed, chopped
- 1 15 ounce garbanzo beans drained, canned
- 5-6 clementine oranges , peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup pistachio chopped
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon orange juice fresh
- 1 garlic pressed or minced, clove
- 2 teaspoons sumac , divided
- 1 teaspoon dried mint , crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup mint chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, garbanzo beans, orange slices, pistachios and pomegranate seeds.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic, 1 teaspoon of sumac, dried mint and kosher salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
- Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss so everything is evenly coated. Dust with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sumac and freshly chopped mint. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Salad can be served immediately or saved for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2368IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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