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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Salads » Quinoa and Kale Salad
    ★★★★★ from 23 reviews

    Quinoa and Kale Salad

    Published Oct 20, 2014 · Modified Sep 6, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 98 Comments

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    Quinoa and Kale Salad

    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.

    Quinoa & Kale Salad

    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!

    Quinoa & Kale Salad

    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.

    Quinoa and Kale Salad

    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

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 23 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 4-6 1x
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    A lemony kale salad packed with quinoa, toasted almonds, and golden raisins.


    Ingredients

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    For the dressing:

    • 1 ½ lemons, juiced
    • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • ¾ tsp salt
    • freshly ground black pepper

    For the salad:

    • 2 bunches curly kale, destemmed and finely chopped
    • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
    • ½ cup golden raisins
    • ½ cup roasted almonds, chopped
    • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 avocado, cubed (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
    2. 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.
    3. Add cooked quinoa, raisins, almonds, peppers, and avocado. Toss to combine.

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kim says

      December 17, 2020 at 9:51 am

      I’ve been making this for years!
      Everyone who hates kale, I convert this with this recipe!
      It’s so amazing with everything and we make tons and have it over a few days
      We are Australian/British so we leave out the maple ( prefer things less sweet) and jiggle the ‘extras’ according to what we have on hand..
      So versatile, so easy and so yummy!
      Thank you! 🥰

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 17, 2020 at 3:27 pm

        Love that, thanks for the love Kim!

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    2. Liz says

      August 04, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Great salad I made hubby grilled salmon (I'm a vegetarian ) and grilled some asparagus go with this nice salad...I added 1/2 tsp of dijon mustard to the dressing ingredients gave it a bit more tang was great! I also use cranberriies as i didnt have golden raisins on hand. Thanks for this healthy very tasty salad Alexis.

      ★★★★

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    3. Liz says

      August 04, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Great salad I made hubby grilled salmon (I'm a vegetarian ) and grilled some asparagus go with this nice salad...I added 1/2 tsp of dijon mustard to the dressing ingredients gave it a bit more tang was great! I also use cranberriies as i didnt have golden raisins on hand. Thanks for this healthy very tasty salad Alexis.

      ★★★★

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