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?
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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
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