This Kale Quinoa Salad is chock-full of fresh veggies & quinoa. Then tossed with a creamy lemon tahini dressing. A great make ahead dish perfect for quick healthy lunches or dinner. Gluten Free, Vegan.
And let me just start by saying this is the perfect make ahead salad for numerous reasons.
For one it is jam packed with a ton of nutritious ingredients that are both flavorful and satisfying.
So not ONLY will this be a go to just for the simplicity of it all.....
But this Kale Quinoa Salad is going keep you feeling fueled & energized till the next meal. 😉
Which also makes it great as a quick n easy post workout snack!
And quinoa by itself is such a super food that I'm always looking for ways to serve it.
Some of my other favorite ways besides this Kale Quinoa Salad:
Cheesy Broccoli Mushroom Quinoa Bake
Mediterranean Quinoa Breakfast Casserole
And yet another good reason to choose quinoa....
It has a relatively low score on the glycemic index, which means it doesn't cause rapid spikes in blood sugar after consuming.
Plus it's also a good source of fiber.... even more so than brown rice or yellow corn.
So besides all of these wonderful health benefits, quinoa cooks up in about 10 minutes.
This makes it perfect when you're trying to get a healthy dinner on the table in a short amount of time.
Recipe Tips for making the best Kale Quinoa Salad:
Thoroughly rinse your quinoa before cooking.
optional method: I like to add quinoa to a bowl and cover with water..... then let sit at least 15 minutes and drain.
Allow the quinoa to cool before adding to salad- it's easy to keep cooked quinoa readily available in the fridge for recipes.
Make the salad early in the day as the flavors develop even more over time.
And don't forget to comment below if you make this recipe... also please give it a star rating!
Until next time-xoxo
📖 Recipe
Protein Packed Kale Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Salad ingredients:
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
Dressing ingredients:
- ½ cup tahini
- 4 tbsp. water
- 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 lemon juiced- about ¼ cup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- dash of cayenne pepper
- ½ tbsp. pure maple syrup
- salt & pepper to taste
- optional- pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Add quinoa and chopped veggies to large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile in small separate bowl combine tahini, water, coconut aminos, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper & maple syrup and stir till combined.
- Pour over salad and mix well.
- Taste for salt & pepper.
- Can serve immediately or store covered in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Nutrition
Natalie
This salad includes all my favorite veggies and that tahini dressing sounds really flavorful. Love how healthy and delicious this salad sounds. I just must try it. It will be great for my office lunchbox.
Stephanie
Hope you get a chance to try it Natalie and YES it would be perfect for an office lunchbox 😀
Sonia
This looks so incredibly delicious.. I love quinoa and am always looking for for new ways to incorporate it in my family diet! Yum
georgie
I love protein packed salads! this looks so heart and healthy but filling at the same time! There is nothing worse than having a salad that leaves you hungry straight after!
Beth
This looks so delicious! I can't wait to give it a try! I especially love the sound of the dressing!
Traci
This is the perfect salad any time of the year! I love the simple ingredients and hassle-free assembly. Bonus for getting loads of protein and fiber in a vegetarian dish. Thanks for the recipe! Sharing!
Stephanie
It's definitely hassle free and flavorful. Thanks for sharing Traci 😀
Gabi
I just love fiber rich make ahead dishes. Your salad is a wonderful nutrient dense powerhouse and thanks to your refined dressing I'm convinced it tastes delicious:) It's amazing that you can store it for up to a week in your fridge, although I doubt it would survive that long in ours...
Tisha
This is definitely a great protein packed salad!!!
Carissa Shaw
I want a bowl of this right now! It looks so healthy and yummy. I'm sure it will be really filling too, which is awesome.