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Kale Quinoa Salad - With Lemon Dressing

A nutritious and refreshing salad featuring kale, quinoa, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 4 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese optional, crumbled
Lemon Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Prepare Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Add the cooked quinoa to the salad bowl and mix well.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the dressing just before serving for best results.

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