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Recipe by Eatingwell.com

Kale & Quinoa Salad

This kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures. Massaging the kale helps break down its fibrous nature, while add-ins like toasted almonds, feta and cucumber add crunch and saltiness.

TOTAL TIME:
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice 

  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

  •  1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed

  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Nutrition Profile
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: (Per 1 Serving): 400 calories; fat 23g; cholesterol 5mg; sodium 406mg; carbohydrates 37g; dietary fiber 8g; protein 14g; sugars 6g; niacin equivalents 1mg; saturated fat 4g; vitamin a iu 3984IU; potassium 594mg.

Directions

Step 1

Place kale in a large serving bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, shallot, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the kale; lightly massage until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.


Step 2

Top the kale with tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, peppers, chickpeas, feta and almonds. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss before serving.


TIP TO MAKE AHEAD:

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days

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