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Quinoa Salad with Kale, Cranberries and Mint

5 from 4 votes

This healthy Quinoa Salad with Kale, Cranberries and Mint is perfect for bringing to a potluck or serving with anything you’re grilling.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Lunch, Meal Prep, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups water
1 cup quinoa (tricolor or red, rinsed and drained)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup coarsely chopped kale (packed)
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh spearmint leaves
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large lemon (juiced)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 medium scallion (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
Once cooled, in a large bowl combine the kale, dried cranberries, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and scallion.
Refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 191kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 0.6g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g

- WW Points: 5

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