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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » Kale Quinoa Salad

Apr 9, 2018(updated August 23, 2022)

Kale Quinoa Salad

4.72 from 7 votes
By Dani Spies
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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

Gluten Free, Low Carb + Keto, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. amanda says

    April 18, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t see the actual recipe on your website for the Kale Quinoa Salad?

    Reply
  2. Dorit says

    March 5, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you this is delicious I ate everything .. lol

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 6, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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