Kale Quinoa Salad: Easy Lemon Dressing for a Fresh Twist
A refreshing and nutritious Kale Quinoa Salad with a zesty lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale and cooked quinoa.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Kale, Quinoa, Salad, Lemon Dressing, Healthy