Quinoa Kale Salad

If you are looking for a nutritious lunch, side dish, snack, or even dinner, then this Quinoa Kale Salad is perfect for you.

There is nothing fancy about it, it’s just a few simple ingredients that make for a great portable lunch.

I make this salad for my husband to take to work. He is a general contractor and he was eating out a lot. It was very expensive and it just wasn’t fitting into our budget. We needed a solution, so we decided that I could make some things that he could eat cold and quickly.   One of those meals is this salad. I add chicken to the salad to increase the protein but it makes a great meal by itself. 

I make the quinoa kale salad and also chicken cut up into bit sized pieces on Sunday.  Both are kept in the fridge in separate containers and he has lunch for the week. It is easy, quick, healthy, and good lunch that keeps him satisfied.

In a large bowl I add in the great, superfood… kale and then I pour the hot quinoa over it to wilt it a little. Then I cut up red onion and tomatoes and put those in the bowl. Stir it up and then add the dressing…. a combination of lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Salad is a creation that doesn’t really need exact measurements. You can add as much of one ingredient as you want. I just cut and throw in and the amount depends on how big I want the salad to be. I have given measurements but add in as much as you want.

Other mix in ideas:

• bell peppers, any color
• spinach
• green onion
• white onion
• olives
• feta cheese
• cucumbers
• avocado
• cilantro
• parsley
• beans (black or great northern white)

Get creative! The possibilities are endless. Any way you make it, it’ll be delicious. There is so much you can do with this salad to keep it fresh weekly so you don’t get tired of eating the same thing over and over.

Eat it hot, warm, or cold. Enjoy!

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Quinoa Kale Salad

2019-03-07 11:01:09

Serves 2

A quick, easy, and healthy salad to make for lunch, snack or dinner. Add in some chicken for extra protein.

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

For the Salad

1. 1 cup quinoa
2. 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
3. 1 medium tomato, cubed
4. 1 cup kale, chopped

For the Dressing

1. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
2. 1/4 cup olive oil
3. zest of half of lemon (optional)
4. 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
5. salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. While quinoa is cooking chop your veggies and put the kale in a large bowl.
3. Once the quinoa is done, pour it on top of the kale and let sit for a few minutes to wilt the kale.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and the dressing. Stir it all up and enjoy.

For the Dressing

1. In a small bowl add all ingredients and mix well.
2. Pour over the salad and stir it up.

Notes

1. The salad will stay fresh for 5 days in the refrigerator.
2. Use as much or as little of the kale, onion, and tomato you'd like. The measurements are just a guide.

By Allison Bonk

Ad Lib Mom https://adlibmom.com/

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