Citrus Kale Quinoa Salad

5 from 10 votes

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!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Calories: 505

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

Method

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 1servingCalories 505kcalCarbohydrates 56gProtein 23gFat 23gSaturated Fat 3gPolyunsaturated Fat 9gMonounsaturated Fat 8gSodium 56mgPotassium 1064mgFiber 11gSugar 15gVitamin A 7162IUVitamin C 90mgCalcium 318mgIron 8mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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