Description
A protein-rich nutritious salad packed with quinoa, sunflower seeds, and kale All tossed together in an acidic lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups kale chopped and removed stems
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups of water (or vegetable broth) (for the preparation of the quinoa)
- Two large carrots, shred
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper according to your taste
Instructions
Cook the Quinoa
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In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup of rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth or water.
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Then bring to a boiling point, reduce the temperature to low the cover and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until quinoa becomes soft and the water has been completely absorbed.
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Take the heat off and let cool.
make up the Kale:
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As the quinoa cooks clean and chop the leaves of kale into small pieces.
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Massage the kale using the salt for about a minute, to help soften it and enhance its taste and its texture.
Make the Lemon Vinaigrette:
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In a small bowl combine citrus juice, olive oil Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until well blended.
Assemble the Salad:
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In a large mixing bowl, mix the kale that has been massaged, chilled quinoa, chopped carrots with sunflower seeds, dried cranberries.
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Serve the lemon vinaigrette drizzled over the salad, and then gently mix until it is all mixed.
Serve
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Divide the salad among plates and store it in the refrigerator for future use. The flavor intensifies as the flavors mix, which makes the Quinoa Power Salad the perfect choice for food preparation!
Notes
Changes to HTML0 Include chickpeas for additional protein, roast sweet potatoes for added sweetness, or seasonal vegetables for variety.
seasonal variations Add asparagus in the spring or summertime fresh cucumbers and roasting squash in the fall.
Recipe Prep Tip Create a huge batch of dressing and keep it separated until it is ready for eating for the best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Cooking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Keywords: kale salad, quinoa salad, superfood salad, healthy lunch, vegan salad, meal prep, quinoa energy salad, lemon vinaigrette