Description
Kale Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish that perfectly balances healthy ingredients with delightful flavors. This refreshing salad features tender kale, protein-packed quinoa, and chickpeas, all tossed together in a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or gatherings, this versatile salad can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With its colorful array of veggies and satisfying textures, it’s a meal that everyone will love. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup canned chickpeas
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup diced cucumber
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zesty lemon dressing (olive oil, lemon juice)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the kale thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and massage the kale until tender. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, pepitas, golden raisins, feta cheese to the kale.
- In a separate bowl, mix your lemon dressing and pour it over the salad.
- Toss everything together until well combined and serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg