How to Make Baby Kale and Quinoa Salad
This protein-packed salad is perfect for a meatless Monday. Quinoa is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids needed by our bodies. Add to that a good serving of kale, apple, and cheese and you’ve got a complete meal!
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15 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 1/4 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa and cook until
most of the liquid is absorbed. Loosely cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook
until the quinoa is fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Rinse under cold running
water; drain and transfer to a large bowl. - Add the kale, apple, onion, cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
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Whisk together the vinegar, oil, and salt in a small bowl. Add the dressing to
the quinoa mixture and toss until well mixed.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 1/4 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
270
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
9g
12%-
Saturated Fat
1.8g
9% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
9mg
3% -
Sodium
410mg
18% -
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%-
Dietary Fiber
5g
18% -
Total Sugars
9g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
10g
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Potassium
440mg
9%
Ingredients
water
2 cup
uncooked quinoa
1 cup
baby kale
3 cups (about 3 oz)
chopped gala apple
1 cup
small red onion (finely chopped)
1/2
reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup
pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp
white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
salt
1/2 tsp