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Kale Salad with Quinoa

This Kale Salad with Quinoa is a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with flavor and crunch!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 4 oz kale chopped
  • 1 medium semi-sweet apple diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (heaping 1/3 cup uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 medium garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Instructions

  • Start by rinsing 1/3 cup of uncooked quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa and 2/3 cup of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop your kale into bite-sized pieces. Remove any tough stems. Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl.
  • Dice your semi-sweet apple and add it to the bowl with the kale. Toss in the toasted walnuts.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Add the cooked quinoa and hemp hearts to the bowl with the kale, apples, and walnuts. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss until well coated.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator to meld the flavors.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving dish

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a lighter dressing, reduce the olive oil by half.
  • Feel free to add other veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers.