Kale Quinoa Salad – With Lemon Dressing
Kale Quinoa Salad – With Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any meal. This refreshing salad combines tender kale, protein-packed quinoa, and hearty chickpeas, all brought together with a zesty homemade lemon dressing. Bursting with flavors and textures, it serves as an energizing light lunch or a satisfying side dish at dinner. Packed with fresh veggies like cucumber and red onion, plus the crunch of pepitas and the sweetness of golden raisins, this salad is as delightful to eat as it is visually appealing. Not only is it gluten-free and vegetarian, but it’s also an excellent option for meal prep, storing well in the fridge for several days without losing its taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 6 cups of chopped kale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil for massaging the kale
- 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
- Olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
Instructions
- Rinse kale under cold water; dry and chop into bite-sized pieces. Massage with olive oil and salt for 1-2 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine massaged kale with cooked quinoa, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, pepitas, golden raisins, dill, and parsley.
- Prepare a simple lemon vinaigrette using olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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