Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad
Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad balances hearty greens with fluffy quinoa, sweet currants, and toasty pecans for a mix of tender, crunchy, and chewy textures. A lemon-Dijon dressing brightens everything, while creamy feta adds a tangy finish. Serve it as a vibrant lunch, a substantial side at dinner, or a make-ahead option for gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and cook until the water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the cover and allow the quinoa to cool completely.
- 5
Add kale to a large mixing bowl.
- 6
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl until blended; drizzle over the kale.
- 7
Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to the dressed kale; toss to combine.
- Calories 911.76 kcal High
- Protein 39.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 129.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.37 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.88 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 18.89 mg Moderate
- Sodium 577.9 mg High
- Fiber 25.73 g Good Source
- Sugar 17.16 g High
- Added Sugar 3.37 g Moderate
- Calcium 1103.76 mg Good Source
- Iron 15.23 mg Good Source
- Potassium 266.59 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34775.42 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 916.49 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chopped Pecans, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 911.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chopped Pecans, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Dried Currant. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 911.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa and Kale Grain Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
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