Quinoa is high in protein, has a sweet and nutty flavor, and a delicate texture. It’s a great substitute for starchier pasta and rice. If you’ve never prepared quinoa before, check out this video on how to cook it perfectly every time.
Quinoa & Kale Salad
This salad is great for a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar; set aside.
- For the salad, place kale in a large bowl; top with avocado, quinoa, pomegranate arils, pecans and goat cheese. Pour the vinaigrette on top of the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Sodium: 85mgCalcium: 140mgVitamin C: 92mgVitamin A: 6913IUSugar: 7gFiber: 6gPotassium: 739mgCholesterol: 7mgCalories: 426kcalSaturated Fat: 6gFat: 35gProtein: 9gCarbohydrates: 25gIron: 2mg
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