Description
Kale Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly combines hearty kale, protein-rich quinoa, and chickpeas. This salad is ideal for any occasion—be it a light lunch, a side at gatherings, or meal prep for the week. The refreshing lemon dressing elevates its flavors while making it visually stunning. With its nutrient-dense ingredients and versatility, this salad is not only satisfying but also caters to various dietary preferences, being both gluten-free and vegetarian.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 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
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Kale salad dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Rinse kale thoroughly under cold water; dry using a towel or salad spinner.
- Chop kale into bite-sized pieces and combine with olive oil and salt in a large mixing bowl. Massage for 1-2 minutes until tender.
- Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
- Add cooled quinoa, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, pepitas, golden raisins, feta cheese, dill, and parsley to the kale.
- Mix desired dressing separately before pouring it over the salad; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg