Description
Kale quinoa salad is loaded with fresh veggies, quinoa, and chickpeas tossed with an amazing lemon dressing! Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chopped kale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup diced cucumber
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup crumbled microbial-rennet feta cheese
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Kale salad dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the kale: Rinse the kale really well under cold water, dry it on a clean towel or in a salad spinner, chop the kale, and place it into a large bowl. Drizzle it with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then massage and crunch the kale for 1-2 minutes to tenderize it and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the salad: Add the rest of the salad ingredients, except the dressing, to the bowl with the kale.
- Dress and serve: Mix up the kale salad dressing and pour it all over the salad, then toss everything together and serve.
Notes
Properly prepare your kale by massaging it with oil and salt for a few minutes and letting it rest for 10 minutes to tenderize. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Quick and easy salads
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: kale quinoa salad, lemon dressing, gluten-free, vegetarian, healthy salad, Mediterranean