Quinoa and Kale Protein Salad

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 0 min 6
Quinoa and Kale Protein Salad
Health Highlights
A healthy, simple and seasonal kale salad.

Ingredients


2 cup Quinoa, cooked (make ahead earlier in the week)
2 cup Kale (chopped; ribs removed)
1 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, low sodium (drained and rinsed)
3 medium Navel orange (peeled and sliced)
1/3 cup Pistachio nuts (chopped (or sub with other nuts))
1/3 cup Pomegranate seeds
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Maple syrup, pure
1 tbsp Orange juice (fresh)
1 clove(s) Garlic (pressed or minced)
2 tsp Sumac, ground (divided)
1 tsp Mint, dried (crushed)
1 tsp Salt (kosher)
1 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
1/4 cup Mint, fresh (chopped fresh)

Instructions


  1. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, garbanzo beans, orange slices, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, 1 teaspoon of sumac, dried mint and kosher salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss so everything is evenly coated. Dust with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sumac and freshly chopped mint. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Salad can be served immediately or saved for up to 2 days.

Notes:

*The original recipe calls for pomegranate molasses. I've swapped it here for accessibility, but if you're feeling adventurous you can try it out. Look for brands with no added sugar or try an online recipe to make it yourself.

*Both sumac and pomegranate molasses can be found at Mediterranean markets or online.

*The dried mint adds a pungency you won’t get by using only fresh mint. If you choose to skip it, keep in mind the flavor may not be as "bold" but I bet it will still be good.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 309
Calories from fat 118
Calories from saturated fat 15.2
Total Fat 13.1 g
Saturated Fat 1.7 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.3 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 514 mg
Potassium 532 mg
Total Carbohydrate 43 g
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g
Sugars 17.3 g
Protein 9.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.5
Grain 0.9
Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 0.9

Energy sources


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