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Kale Superfood Power Salad (Vegan!)

This Kale Superfood Power Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed delight! Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s both satisfying and energizing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 large bunch kale
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and grated
  • 1 cup cooked beets diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 15 oz. garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 large ripe avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
For the Dressing:
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl or jar
  • Pot for cooking quinoa
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Can opener

Method
 

Cooking Instructions:
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Wash and dry kale. Remove tough stems and chop leaves. In a large bowl, massage kale with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes.
  3. Peel and grate carrot. Dice cooked beets and chop red onion. Add to kale bowl.
  4. Add rinsed garbanzo beans and cooled quinoa to the bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt until combined.
  6. Pour dressing over salad mixture. Toss to coat, then gently fold in diced avocado and sunflower seeds.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Notes

  • Store salad without avocado in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For meal prep, keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
  • Add seasonal ingredients like roasted pumpkin or pomegranate for variations.