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Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

A healthy and delicious kale quinoa salad that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 4 cups Kale chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, kale, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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