Kale Quinoa Salad

If you are looking for a super nutritious, insanely delicious, seasonal salad; look no further.

Hearty kale, buttery avocados and light, fluffy quinoa pair perfectly with whatever seasonal fruits you have on hand.

This is a great time to buy the most beautiful produce at the store and then let it shine in this simple, tasty salad.

Want to learn more about kale?

• Watch my Kale 101

Want to learn more about Quinoa?

• Watch my Quinoa 101

Looking for some more easy kale recipes?  Check these out:

• Kale Pomegranate Pecan Salad
• Oprah’s Kale + Farro Soup
• Thai Kale Salad
• Shredded Kale + Brussels Sprouts Salad
• Cranberry Kale Smoothie

Looking for some more easy quinoa recipes?  Check these out:

• Quinoa Spinach Mango Salad
• Asian Quinoa Salad
• Asparagus Quinoa Salad
• Tomato Basil Quinoa Salad
• Butternut Squash and Quinoa Frittata

Print Recipe

4.72 from 7 votes

Kale Quinoa Salad

Course: DIET, DINNER, LUNCH, salad + dressing, sides

Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, vegan, vegetarian

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time20 mins

Total Time20 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bunch kale stemmed and chopped (about 8 cups)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa cooked according to the package
• 1 mango cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup strawberries. cut in half
• 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds aka pepitas

Instructions

• In a small bowl or spouted cup, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Using your hands, massage the dressing into the kale for 1-2 minutes. This helps to tenderize the kale.
• Add in quinoa, mango, strawberries, and pepitas. Gently toss together and then transfer into a serving dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3815IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg