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Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad
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16 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 35MINS

Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad

This Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad is the ideal Memorial Day salad. The dish is full of flavor and crunch, it's bursting with color and boasting in nutrition!
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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This Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad is the ideal Memorial Day salad. The dish is full of flavor and crunch, it's bursting with color and boasting in nutrition!
35MINS
Total Time
$1.69
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Salad
Quinoa
3/4 cup
Quinoa
Water
1 1/2 cups
Water
Kale
4 cups
Kale
up to 5 cups, stems removed, chopped, and massaged
Red Cabbage
2 cups
Finely Chopped Red Cabbage
Carrot
2
Large Carrots, peeled, finely chopped
Raisins
1/2 cup
Raisins
Roasted Pepitas
1/4 cup
Roasted Pepitas
Raw Cashews
1/4 cup
Raw Cashews
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese
or Asiago Blend
Avocado
1
Medium Avocado, cubed
Dressing
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Rice Vinegar
3 Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
Honey
3 Tbsp
Honey
Sea Salt
1/4 tsp
Sea Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
345
Fat
19.7 g
Protein
9.3 g
Carbs
37.1 g
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Author's Notes

Feeds 3-4 as entree salad and 6-8 as a side salad.

To massage your kale once it's chopped, add it to your large bowl first, drizzle it with a little olive oil or a bit of the dressing, then gently scrunch and massage it in your hands to soften it.

I like to add my dressing to each bowl individually as some prefer more dressing than others. It also keeps any leftovers fresher in the refrigerator if the dressing has not been added.
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step 1
Rinse Quinoa (3/4 cup) in cold water, then add to a medium pot with Water (1 1/2 cups). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside to cool.
step 2
While quinoa is cooling, add Kale (4 cups), Red Cabbage (2 cups), and Carrots (2) to a large salad bowl. Toss to coat until well combined.
step 3
Once quinoa has cooled and is room temperature, add to the salad bowl, along with Raisins (1/2 cup), Roasted Pepitas (1/4 cup), Raw Cashews (1/4 cup), Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup), and Avocado (1). Toss until all ingredients are well combined.
step 4
Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup), Rice Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Honey (3 Tbsp), Sea Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/8 tsp) to a small mason jar, top with lid and shake until well mixed.
step 4 Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup), Rice Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Honey (3 Tbsp), Sea Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/8 tsp) to a small mason jar, top with lid and shake until well mixed.
step 5
Divide into individual bowls and top with the desired amount of dressing or add about 1/2 of the dressing recipe to the large bowl and toss to coat taste, and add more if desired.
step 6
Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.
step 6 Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.
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American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Salad
Memorial Day
Side Dish
Summer
Vegetables
Whole Grains
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