Kale & Quinoa Salad - No Dressing Recipe
Make Kale & Quinoa Salad - No Dressing Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Prepare the Kale
Wash and dry 4 cups of kale. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped kale in a large bowl.
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, dice 1 medium cucumber, and finely chop 1 small red onion. Add all these chopped vegetables to the bowl with the kale.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate Feta and Avocado
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the salad. Dice 1 medium avocado and add it to the bowl.
- 6
Add Pumpkin Seeds and Season
Sprinkle 1 cup of pumpkin seeds over the salad. Season with 1 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- 7
Serve
The salad can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy your Kale & Quinoa Salad without dressing!
