Kale Quinoa Salad – With Lemon Dressing
Kale Quinoa Salad – With Lemon Dressing is a deliciously vibrant dish that combines nutrient-rich kale, protein-packed quinoa, and hearty chickpeas, all brought together with a zesty homemade lemon dressing. This salad is perfect for a quick lunch or as a standout side at your next gathering. Not only is it gluten-free and vegetarian, but it also boasts an array of flavors and textures that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Homemade lemon dressing
Instructions
- Rinse the kale thoroughly and dry it with a towel or salad spinner. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and massage the kale until tender (about 2 minutes). Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, pepitas, golden raisins, dill, and parsley to the bowl.
- Prepare your lemon dressing (if making from scratch) and pour over the salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg