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Quinoa and Kale Protein Salad
Quinoa, chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and pistachios add protein and healthy fat to this simple and seasonal kale salad, making it a favorite side dish or vegetarian main meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale , ribs removed
- 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans , drained
- 5-6 clementine oranges , peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 garlic clove , pressed or minced
- 2 teaspoons sumac , divided
- 1 teaspoon dried mint , crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2368IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% 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.