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white bowl of kale quinoa salad and topped with madarin orange slices.
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Kale Quinoa Salad

This Kale Quinoa Salad with Orange Miso Dressing is crazy delicious and so easy to make. An amazing nutrition powerhouse salad of kale, quinoa, mandarin oranges, and so much more!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Kale Salad Recipes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Terri Edwards

Ingredients

Kale Quinoa Salad

  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 bunch fresh kale leaves (or 5 cups chopped kale, slightly packed)
  • 1.5 cups shredded broccoli slaw
  • 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame beans optional
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges packed in juice not syrup
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup orange juice for massaging kale
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for massaging kale

Orange Miso Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon yellow or white miso
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated, minced, or dry ground
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. This usually takes about 15 minutes. 
  • Make the orange miso dressing by whisking all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set it to the side.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, wash and strip kale. Then tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a very large bowl.
  • Add the 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/2 tsp salt to the bowl with kale and begin to massage for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Once the kale is tender, add other salad ingredients and finished dressing to the large bowl and stir thoroughly, making sure the dressing is mixed throughout. Serve.

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Notes

Tips for making kale quinoa salad
  • Quinoa Substitutions: Other grains can be substituted such as brown rice, bulgur wheat, or others.
  • Massaging Kale: Kale is very fibrous and massaging is required to make it tender for eating raw. It only takes a few minutes, so do not skip this part. 
  • Storage: Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. It will not freeze well, so don't even try it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.6g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 323mg | Fiber: 3.2g