Description
A vibrant and healthy Quinoa Kale Salad that’s perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring fluffy quinoa, nutrient-rich kale, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked quinoa to save time.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or avocado.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Adjust the lemon juice and Dijon mustard to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for quinoa if not pre-cooked)
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300-350
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 7g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg