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Quinoa and Kale Protein Power Salad

URL: https://www.foodiecrush.com/quinoa-and-kale-protein-power-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans
  • 5-6 pieces clementine oranges
  • cup chopped pistachios
  • cup pomegranate seeds

The dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, garbanzo beans, orange slices, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds in a salad bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl or jar, mix together the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic, 1 teaspoon of sumac, dried mint, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining sumac and fresh mint. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve immediately or store for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
299
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
39g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
613mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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