Kale Quinoa Salad
You found the King of kale salad recipes, Kale Quinoa Salad! Not only is this a super easy kale salad recipe, it's deliciously healthy for you as well.
Servings 4 servings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled (cook according to package directions), approximately 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 ½ cup edamame beans cooked and cooled
- 3 cups kale finely chopped (ribs removed)
- ¼ red onion diced, optional
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
- 1 mango pitted and chopped
- 1 avocado pitted and chopped (or sliced)
- 3 Tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted, optional (can use other seeds or nuts)
For Dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6 leaves basil chopped (substitute 1 teaspoon dry basil)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place all dressing ingredients in a bullet blender, blender or food processor. Blend for 15-30 seconds until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked and cooled quinoa, edamame, and kale together. Add dressing and toss together. Refrigerate 30 minutes (or until serving) to allow flavors to meld.
- A few minutes before serving time, add onions, tomatoes, mango, and avocado. Serve and sprinkle with toasted pepitas.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 433, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 108mg, Potassium: 1146mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 5930IU, Vitamin C: 95.9mg, Calcium: 148mg, Iron: 4.6mg
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Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.