Description
A nutrient-packed kale salad featuring creamy avocado, protein-rich quinoa, and a burst of sweetness from cranberries—perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
5 cups kale
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup cranberries
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup toasted almonds
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Juice of one lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Massage kale with lemon juice and salt until tender.
Cook quinoa as per package instructions and let cool.
In a bowl, toss together kale, avocado, cranberries, quinoa, and almonds.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss to combine.
Add crumbled goat cheese on top, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
For vegan options, omit cheese.
Use fresh kale massage for softer texture.
Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: kale salad, healthy kale salad, avocado kale quinoa salad