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Kale Quinoa Salad With Pesto

A healthy and delicious salad combining kale, quinoa, and homemade pesto.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Pesto Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil leaves packed
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the quinoa: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  2. 2. Make the pesto: In a blender, combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, and cherry tomatoes. Add the pesto and toss until everything is well coated.
  4. 4. Serve: Divide the salad into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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