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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Kale and Quinoa Salad

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Grain/Vegetable

    • 💧 2 cups water
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 10 leaves kale, cut into small pieces

  • Dressing

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🍋 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 🧄 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground sea salt

  • Toppings

    • 🥜 1 cup pecans
    • 1 cup currants
    • 🧀 ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

STEPS

1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa.

2

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and cook until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

3

Remove saucepan from heat, let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove cover; allow quinoa to cool completely.

4

Add kale to a large mixing bowl.

5

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl until emulsified; drizzle over kale.

6

Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to dressed kale; toss to combine.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

439

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 Massage the kale leaves with the dressing to make them tender and flavorful.Toast the pecans for extra crunch and added aroma.You can substitute currants with dried cranberries or raisins.