Citrus Kale Quinoa Salad
Spring is just around the corner and this salad delivers a burst of sunshine in every bite! Tender kale, hearty quinoa, juicy mandarins, protein packed edamame, crunchy pistachios, and nutty hemp seeds, all tossed in an oil-free lemon maple Dijon dressing. It’s perfect for meal prepping and with the kale, quinoa, hemp seeds, pistachios, and edamame, this dish is packed with over 20g protein per serving!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 505kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale stems removed, finely chopped
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil optional
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame thawed
- ¾ cup quinoa cooked and cooled
- ⅓ cup pistachios chopped
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 2 mandarin oranges sliced
Oil Free Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing
- 3 tbsp cashew butter
- 2 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the kale to a large salad bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Use your hands to massage for 30 seconds until tender.
- Add all the remaining ingredients for the salad to the bowl. Set aside, or divide between 4 meal prep containers.
- Add the ingredients for the dressing to a jar and whisk to combine. Season to taste. Pour over the salad right before serving and toss to combine!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 1064mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 7162IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 8mg
