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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Easy ยท 25 min

Serves 4AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeNut-free
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Massaged kale with fluffy quinoa, dried cranberries and lemon-tahini dressing. Meal-prep friendly.

25 minTotal time
4Serves
3Steps
AmericanCuisine
IngredientsMethodTips

Ingredients

Serves
4

Main

Method

  1. Prep

    Massage kale

    Rub kale with a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp lemon juice until softened and darkened.

    Why: Massaging breaks down tough kale fibres.

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  2. Prep

    Make dressing

    Whisk tahini, remaining lemon, oil, garlic and 2 tbsp water until smooth.

    Why: Tahini dressing clings to kale beautifully.

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  3. Prep

    Combine

    Toss kale, quinoa, cranberries and dressing. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

    Why: Resting lets quinoa absorb dressing.

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Chef's tip

This salad improves overnight in the fridge โ€” pack it for lunch.

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