Description
A vibrant and nourishing salad featuring kale and quinoa, topped with nuts and a zingy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider or balsamic)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped herbs (parsley and mint)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Stem and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, massaged kale, toasted nuts, and chopped herbs.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and seasoning. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grated parmesan or nutritional yeast before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, quinoa, kale, vegetarian, healthy meal