Kale Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing
A simple Kale Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing that's made all in one pot. Minimal ingredients and minimal clean-up for a perfect side dish or meal prep lunch!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 bunch kale stems removed
- 4 scallions whites and greens separated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add in the quinoa and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until all water is gone.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and add in the sliced whites of the scallion and the shredded kale. Put the lid back on and steam the vegetables for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle on the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir well and serve or refrigerate to cool first.