Kale Quinoa Salad
Kale Quinoa Salad is the best healthy side dish. Made with simple, healthy ingredients like cranberries and chickpeas - this is a must try!
Servings: 8 1 cup servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cups dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
- ½ lb lacinato kale
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas low or no salt added drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cups dried cranberries
- 1/2 cups sliced almonds
- 1/2 cups pepitas
Dressing:
- 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa with 2 cups of water according to the package directions. Let cool.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the kale. Massage for a few minutes with your hands until it softens. You can massage with a little bit of olive oil if you like!
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa, kale, chickpeas, cranberries, almonds, pepitas, and dressing to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
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Notes
Pro Tips:
- The secret to kale that is tender and delicious is to chop and massage the kale! Don't skip this step.
- Use store-bought dressing if you're short on time.
- This will last in the fridge for 4 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2840IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
