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Kale Quinoa Salad - With Lemon Dressing

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring kale, quinoa, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups kale stems removed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
Lemon Dressing
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 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 over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make Lemon Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cooked quinoa.
  2. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired and serve immediately.

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. The flavors will meld together beautifully.

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