Name: Quinoa, Kale and Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa; 4 cups kale (stemmed and chopped); 1/2 pomegranate (divided and seeded); 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 orange (juiced); 1/2 lemon (juiced); 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon orange zest; sea salt

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This festive salad would be the perfect addition to any holiday!

Ever since figuring out how to make kale salads, I’ve been addicted to them! I added a bit of quinoa to make this salad meal sized. If you don’t have pomegranate seeds, substitute dried cranberries. You could also add feta if desired! This recipe makes two side servings or one large serving…I ate the whole thing myself!

Quinoa, Kale and Pomegranate Salad

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Breakfast, Main Meal, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 671kcal

Cost: $3

Ingredients

1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
4 cups kale stemmed and chopped
1/2 pomegranate divided and seeded
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 orange juiced
1/2 lemon juiced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange zest
sea salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, add kale, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Massage for a few minutes or until leaves start to become soft. Add quinoa, pomegranate seeds and nuts to bowl.
Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle on top of salad, stir until well combined and add more sea salt if needed.
Enjoy 🙂

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Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.

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