Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup water

¼ cup quinoa

4 leaves kale

chopped

or more to taste

½ avocado - peeled

pitted

and cut into cubes

½ tomato

cut into cubes

¼ cucumber

peeled and cut into cubes

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons Italian-style salad dressing

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender 15 to 20 minutes. Drain water and run quinoa under cold water to cool.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add kale cover and steam until tender 2 to 3 minutes. Place chopped kale in a bowl and refrigerate until chilled 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mix avocado tomato and cucumber together in a bowl; add quinoa and kale. Sprinkle feta cheese over quinoa mixture; add Italian dressing and stir.

Nutritional Information

Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 313.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates: 26.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 19.9g 31%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 28mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 6639.7IU 133%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 57.6mg 96%

Folate: 109.6mcg 27%

Calcium: 234.7mg 24%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 83.5mg 30%

Potassium: 679.4mg 19%

Sodium: 620.1mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 179.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.