Kale & quinoa salad with lemon dressing

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a nutritious kale and quinoa salad, elevated with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect harmony of freshness and taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 (430g) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed
• ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions:

1. Add kale into a spacious bowl. Combine oil, lemon juice, shallot, honey, salt, and pepper in a tiny bowl. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture over the kale; gently knead until it softens slightly, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Layer the kale with tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, peppers, chickpeas, feta, and almonds. Pour the rest of the dressing and mix well before presenting.

Summary:

• Calories: 2623 kcal
• Fat: 152 g
• Protein: 87 g
• Carbs: 254 g
• Potassium: 4324 mg
• Magnesium: 682 mg