Kale Quinoa Salad

4.80 from 10 votes

This kale quinoa salad is so simple and so delicious! With hearty green beans, lentils, quinoa, and leafy kale tossed in a creamy cilantro-lime dressing, it couldn't be easier to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: kale and quinoa salad, kale quinoa salad, quinoa kale salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 531kcal

Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

for the salad:

2 heads kale any variety (about 8 - 10 cups raw)
1 lb green beans* stemmed & chopped into 1" pieces
1 cup cooked black lentils
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 avocado pitted and cubed

for the dressing:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup packed cilantro
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon each of salt & pepper

Instructions

Starting with the dressing, add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute until smooth. Transfer dressing to a jar and set aside to thicken.
Tear kale leaves from the stalk and add them to a pan along with the green beans. Steam or saute for 2 - 3 minutes until green beans are slightly tender and kale leaves are just starting to wilt. Transfer the veggies to a large mixing bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Once cooled, add quinoa and beans to the bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated.
Either serve immediately (and slightly warm) or place salad in the refrigerator to cool entirely. Upon serving, split evenly between four dishes and top with avocado pieces.
Enjoy!

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Notes

* feel free to swap in frozen green beans for the fresh. just let them thaw and skip the steaming part.

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