Description
This yummy, hearty, and vegan Kale Quinoa Salad Bowl with Mandarins celebrates seasonal produce—creating a filling, wholesome hearty salad that’s like a meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
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Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Pinch salt (optional)
Salad:
- 1 bunch kale, washed, dried, and chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 mandarins, peeled, segmented
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Make vinaigrette by whisking together orange juice, olive oil, cumin, turmeric, red chili flakes, and cilantro together in a small dish. May season with a pinch of salt, if desired.
- Place kale in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss dressing into kale with tongs, carefully distributing and coating leaves.
- Mix in cooked quinoa, mandarins, and sunflower seeds.
- Divide into 4 large entree-sized salad bowls. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g