Massaged Kale and Quinoa Salad
My go-to kale salad! This Massaged Kale Quinoa Salad is super simple, loaded with plant protein, vitamins, and healthy fats (yet, oil-free!) It has tons of flavor and texture! Even the kids gobble this one up! And it only take about 20 minutes to make!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Entrées, Salads
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 291kcal
- ½ cup white quinoa rinsed well with cold water
- ¾ cup water
- 1 bunch curly kale, chopped small stems and ribs removed
- 1 avocado peel and pit removed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 clementine mandarin oranges segmented
- ½ cup slivered raw almonds
Add the quinoa and water to a pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked through and the water is absorbed. Take off heat, fluff with a fork and let cool.
Meanwhile, add the kale, avocado, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl. With clean hands, "massage" the the kale making sure the avocado is completely mashed into the kale. Massage for several minutes to allow the ingredients to soften. Set aside.
Once the quinoa is mostly cool, add it to the kale along with the orange segments and almonds and mix well.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
~ Kale holds up very well and this salad will keep for several days in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 13450IU | Vitamin C: 174.9mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3.1mg