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Quinoa kale salad - the image is a close-up of a bowl of salad on a wooden table. the salad is made up of a bed of green kale, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. the tomatoes are bright red and appear to be ripe and juicy. the cucumbers are cut into small cubes and are scattered throughout the salad. the feta is crumbled and adds a creamy texture to the dish. there is a sprig of parsley on the side of the bowl, adding a pop of green color to the image.

Quinoa Kale Salad


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A nutritious and flavorful quinoa kale salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a healthy lunch or side dish.


Ingredients

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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
4 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese


Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
While quinoa cooks, prepare the kale by removing stems and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Add the kale to the mixing bowl with the cooled quinoa.
Add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with quinoa and kale.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad and gently mix to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes