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Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Say hello to your new go-to salad! This Mediterranean-inspired quinoa kale salad is full of wholesome ingredients and drizzled with a citrusy honey mustard dressing that'll have everyone asking for seconds (and thirds!). Bonus: it's ready in 20 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 60 mL
  • 1 Tbsp grainy mustard 15 g
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
  • 1 Tbsp honey 15 g
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Pinch salt and pepper
Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa 170 g
  • 4 handfuls roughly chopped kale 6 to 8 oz
  • ½ cup Thinly sliced red onion ½ a medium onion
  • ½ cup feta cheese cubed or crumbled, 75 g
  • ¼ cup raisins 30 g

Instructions

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  1. Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients until evenly combined.
  2. Quinoa: Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve under running water to remove the natural bitter coating. Add to a medium pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, until fluffy.
  3. Salad: If working with a head of kale, remove the stems and roughly chop. Massage kale by scrunching it in your hands for a minute or two until it's dark and tender.
  4. Assemble: Toss together quinoa, kale, onion, feta, and raisins. Drizzle with dressing, tossing to combine.

Notes

  • Store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (it stays surprisingly fresh!).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31.6g (11%) Protein 7.3g (15%) Fat 12.9g (20%) Saturated Fat 3.3g (17%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 419mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7.4g (15%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31.6g 11%
Protein 7.3g 15%
Fat 12.9g 20%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 419mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7.4g 15%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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