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Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Julia
This Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing is healthy, fresh, and easy to make! Packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 6 servings
Calories 162 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For the Salad

  • ½ cup raw quinoa
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 pinch of salt (for kale)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas , drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
  • ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

For the Lemon Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or other mild vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa well and cook according to package directions. Fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
    ½ cup raw quinoa
  • Prep the kale: Wash, dry, and chop the kale. Add to a large bowl and massage with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt for 1-2 minutes until tender.
    2 cups kale, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pinch of salt (for kale)
  • Chop the veggies: Finely chop the broccoli, red onion, and bell pepper. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  • Mix the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and maple syrup (if using). Shake or whisk well.
    ½ cup red bell pepper, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Assemble the salad: Add quinoa, chickpeas, chopped veggies, and pumpkin seeds to the bowl with kale. Pour in the dressing and toss everything together.
    1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, 1 cup broccoli florets, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, ⅓ cup red onion
  • Serve or chill: You can enjoy it right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 109mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1186IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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