Kale and Quinoa Salad With Chicken.
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For this recipe you’ll need
Ingredient list
To get started making this recipe, you’ll want to gather these ingredients:
- kale or dinosaur kale
- cooked quinoa (cooked in broth)
- English cucumber
- red onion
- dried cranberries
- candied pecans
- chopped cooked chicken
- fresh herbs: parsley, dill, tarragon, mint, etc.
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- maple syrup or honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Here’s How To Make My Easy Kale and Quinoa Salad
Step by Step Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and mix well.
- Add the chopped kale to the dressing and massage it to help the kale soften.
- Next, add in the remaining ingredients except the quinoa and toss everything to combine. Once everything has been well coated in the dressing, add in the cooked quinoa.
- Toss to combine and refrigerate covered for up to 4 days. Serve cold.
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Kale and Quinoa Salad With Chicken.
Print RecipeIngredients
- ½ bunch kale or dinosaur kale, chopped
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked in broth), cooled
- 1 cup english cucumber, diced
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup candied pecans, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- ½ cup fresh herbs: parsley, dill, tarragon, mint, etc. finely chopped
For the dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and mix well.
- Add the chopped kale to the dressing and massage it to help the kale soften.
- Next, add in the remaining ingredients except the quinoa and toss everything to combine. Once everything has been well coated in the dressing, add in the cooked quinoa.
- Toss to combine and refrigerate covered for up to 4 days. Serve cold.
Servings: 6
This salad is incredible! I will definitely be making over and over. So many flavors working together and has the perfect crunch to it. I love that i can make a big batch for the week too, so easy! Thank you!
Delicious salad! I ate it over three days and it got better each day, will be making this over and over. The herbs were eye popping yummy!