If you’re gonna eat kale, you should probably eat it in this sensationally superb salad.
This salad is da bomb because it’s looks all kaley but doesn’t taste all kaley. Because it sounds like rabbit food but doesn’t taste like rabbit food. I mean holy moly….this ensalada is a downright dream boat. A real treat for the taste buds.
The toasty almonds, the sweet golden raisins (which may I add are far superior to regular raisins), the simple lemony dressing…I can’t even.
I think this would be over the top fab with avocado and some feta, but I wanted to keep it vegan-friendly for Alchemy customers since some of our other salads are full o’ feta. Avocado browning in a kale salad kind of ruins the whole yumtastic image of this healthy salad, but feel free to add it in at home if you’re eating it the same day!
Speaking of Alchemy, be sure to head on over to The Micro Harvest for a little Q & A action!
There’s definitely some plant-based protein in this bad boy from the quinoa, but I like topping it with a Luna burger (or whatever veggie burger you prefer) when I’m feeling hangry pants. I’ve been loving having this on hand in the fridge for lunches since it gets even better over time as the dressing marinates.
WIN.
I love helping people love kale. Kale is like exercise. You know it’s super good for you but you don’t want to do it. Well consider me your kale personal trainer. It’s my mission to make you like kale. To make you LURVE kale.
Mission accomplished, you kale lovin’ fools!
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Quinoa & Kale Salad
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Salad
Description
A lemony kale salad packed with quinoa, toasted almonds, and golden raisins.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
- 2 bunches curly kale, destemmed and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 avocado, cubed (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top and massage dressing into leaves for a couple of minutes (using your hands) until kale is broken down.
- Add cooked quinoa, raisins, almonds, peppers, and avocado. Toss to combine.
Oh man oh man! I’m sending this to my mom, it is right down her alley! Might give it a try myself since you said they kale isn’t too kale-y hahaha.
Hahaha there is a fine line between just kaley enough and too kaley!
Lemon + kale = magicalness! This salad looks delicious, even though it’s so kaley ; )
I usually put cranberries in my kale salads, so I bet raisins will be just as great.
Thanks!
http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly
For some reason I think golden raisins are so much better than regular ones! They add the best sweetness and texture!
Lemon + kale = magicalness! This salad looks delicious, even though it’s so kaley ; )
I usually put cranberries in my kale salads, so I bet raisins will be just as great.
Thanks!
http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly
For some reason I think golden raisins are so much better than regular ones! They add the best sweetness and texture!
I loves. I loves this so hard. 😀
Gurrrrrl this has your name ALL over it.
I loves. I loves this so hard. 😀
Gurrrrrl this has your name ALL over it.
I am going to join hands with you as a kale personal trainer. I’m obsessed and need to just grow it myself! Looks delish and I would also totes throw on the avocado and feta.
Hahaha love it!!!
I am going to join hands with you as a kale personal trainer. I’m obsessed and need to just grow it myself! Looks delish and I would also totes throw on the avocado and feta.
Hahaha love it!!!
mmm.. I have been in love with kale and quinoa lately!! Making this for sure!
Yay!!
mmm.. I have been in love with kale and quinoa lately!! Making this for sure!
Yay!!
Loved featuring you & Alchemy!! XO!
So fabulous!!
Loved featuring you & Alchemy!! XO!
So fabulous!!
I love Kale and this salad looks like a wonderful and simple way to eat it. Can you imagine that kale isn’t sold in Belgium all year round? Haha, I desperately wait until it is in season again every winter and then stock up on it 🙂 Pinned!
I grow it all year round in northern Australia. I’m surprised it is not available in summer in Belgium. Good luck.
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I love Kale and this salad looks like a wonderful and simple way to eat it. Can you imagine that kale isn’t sold in Belgium all year round? Haha, I desperately wait until it is in season again every winter and then stock up on it 🙂 Pinned!
I grow it all year round in northern Australia. I’m surprised it is not available in summer in Belgium. Good luck.
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This is gorgeous! On my list to make!!
You will love it!!
How do you cut the kale so fine? Do u use a knife or kitchen wiz etc.?
I just chop it into small pieces!
This is gorgeous! On my list to make!!
You will love it!!
How do you cut the kale so fine? Do u use a knife or kitchen wiz etc.?
I just chop it into small pieces!
Tried it today and absolutely LOVED IT!!!! Definitely on my list of go to’s now! Thank you so much for sharing! ?
Yayy I’m so glad!