Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe with Easy Dijon Dressing
This Kale Quinoa Salad is has massaged kale, fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumber, feta, and crunchy almonds with a zesty lemon and dill dressing.
Ingredients
For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
For the Kale:
- 6 cups Lacinato Kale diced
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dill
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Salad:
- 1 Persian cucumber diced
- 1 Shallot sliced thin
- ½ cup Almonds chopped
- ½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoon Dill diced
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa and chicken stock in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cover, then bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and leave lid on the saucepan for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine diced kale, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Massage kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes and set aside.
- Combine salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until combined.
- Add diced cucumber, shallot, chopped almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and dill to the kale. Add quinoa and top with salad dressing. Toss and serve.
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