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Quinoa Salad with Kale, Cranberries and Mint

This healthy Quinoa Salad with Kale, Cranberries and Mint is perfect for bringing to a potluck or serving with anything you’re grilling.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa (tricolor or red, rinsed and drained)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped kale (packed)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh spearmint leaves
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 medium scallion (thinly sliced)

Instructions

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  1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  2. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
  4. Once cooled, in a large bowl combine the kale, dried cranberries, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and scallion.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

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