Quinoa Kale Power Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Quinoa and kale are both known as superfoods, meaning they’re considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being due to their high levels of nutrients. This power salad recipe harnesses all that is good about quinoa and kale to give your body a boost of vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
2 cups kale, finely chopped
1 tomato, diced
½ cup diced cucumbers
½ cup diced asparagus
1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times.
- In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
- Drain the quinoa and let it cool. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the kale, cooled quinoa, asparagus, cucumbers and tomatoes. Toss.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil to the salad mixture and toss.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed, and serve with protein of your choice.
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