Blueberry Pomegranate Quinoa Kale Salad
This vibrant kale and quinoa salad is a celebration of color and flavor. Fresh green kale is massaged with a zesty lemon dressing, then combined with a delightful mix of blueberries, pomegranate seeds, cucumbers, and crunchy pistachios. The quinoa adds a satisfyingly wholesome element, tossed in an orange-infused dressing that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. This salad is both nourishing and visually appealing, making it a perfect dish for a light and refreshing meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 bunch green kale, deveined and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup quartered and thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt
Instructions
- Place deveined kale into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil over kale and massage oil into kale with hands. Squeeze juice of lemon over salad and stir in Parmesan, blueberries, pomegranate and cucumbers.
- To prepare dressing, place olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper into a small mason jar with a lid, shaking until well combined/emulsified. Drizzle over salad and stir to combine.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool for 15 minutes. Place into large mixing bowl. Stir in olive oil, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic salt.
- To serve, place kale salad onto plates and top with quinoa. Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and pistachios if desired.
Yield
6 Servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
- Protein Content: 7 g
- Fat Content: 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
- Sodium Content: 332 mg
- Fiber Content: 5 g
- Sugar Content: 7 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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