This curried kale & quinoa salad is exactly what you need after a long day. It's also a great salad to build muscle and energize. Add toasted walnuts for extra omega-3s and brain-boosting power.
Curried Kale and Quinoa Salad [Vegan]
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa to 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1 bunch kale, destemmed, chopped
- 1/3 cup raisins
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Preparation
- Bring quinoa to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit 5 more minutes with lid on. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa is cooking, prepare remaining salad ingredients and combine in a large bowl.
- Prepare vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth.
- Let quinoa cool slightly, and add to salad bowl. Top with as much or as little dressing as you like and toss. Eat warm, or cold. Enjoy!
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Grains - Other -
Kale -
Quinoa -
Walnut
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Nutritional Information
Total Calories: 2765 | Total Carbs: 255 g | Total Fat: 177 g | Total Protein: 64 g | Total Sodium: 1244 g | Total Sugar: 37 g
Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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