Description
Kale Quinoa Salad – With Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together hearty quinoa, protein-rich chickpeas, and fresh kale, all elevated by a zesty lemon dressing. This salad is not only gluten-free and vegetarian but also incredibly satisfying, making it perfect for a quick lunch, side dish at dinner, or a colorful addition to your picnic spread. Packed with flavor and texture, you’ll love how easy it is to prepare this nutrient-dense salad that can be customized with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Zesty lemon dressing
Instructions
- Rinse the kale under cold water, then dry it and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage the kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes until tenderized.
- In a large bowl, combine massaged kale with cooked quinoa, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, pepitas, golden raisins, dill, and parsley.
- Prepare the lemon dressing separately and pour over the salad mixture.
- Toss to combine thoroughly and serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg