Kale Quinoa Salad
This make-ahead superfood salad is full of healthy ingredients and tastes delicious! Better than a regular salad, this can happily sit in the fridge for up to 5 days without wilting.
Servings 8
Calories 289kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 10 ounce bag kale
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
- Roughly chop kale, being careful to remove any hard stems. Add kale, cooled quinoa, parmesan, raisins, and walnuts to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Toss together the dressing and salad and refrigerate at least an hour before serving. Salad can be made up to a day in advance.
Notes
Serve with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal.