Kale Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
This Kale Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes is not just visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. It is a healthy hearty salad that offers a flavorful bite and is incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for anyone looking for a nutritious, vegan, gluten free and oil-free option that doesn’t compromise on flavor and is perfectly easy to meal prep.
Servings 4 serving
Calories 413kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled
- 14 oz canned chickpeas drained
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale stems removed, finely chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil optional
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup dry packed sun dried tomatoes julienned
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
Salad Dressing Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp creamy tahini
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp crushed red peppers
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the kale in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and optional olive oil. Use your hands to massage for 15 seconds until tender. Add all the remaining ingredients for the salad to the bowl.
- Place the ingredients for the dressing in a jar and whisk to combine. Season to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Enjoy within 48 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6854IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 6mg
