Description
Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines earthy kale with crunchy quinoa, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a healthy meal at home, this salad is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale leaves, torn
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse and dry the kale leaves thoroughly, then tear them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the kale and massage it until well coated.
- Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and uncooked quinoa; mix well.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice; add Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg