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a bowl of quinoa, radishes, cashews and radishes.
5 from 2 votes

Honey Ginger Quinoa Kale Salad

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a side dish, or a colorful addition to your dinner table, this Honey Ginger Quinoa Kale Salad has you covered.
Prep 20 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 15
Carbs 21
Protein 10
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 8 cups finely chopped kale rinsed, deboned, and dried
  • 1.5 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt separated
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cold (~½ cup uncooked)
  • 10 oz. shelled edamame cold (~1.5 cups)
  • 5 large radishes thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup minced chives
  • 1 cup chopped Thai Chili Lime Cashews or any type of cashew

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

  • Add the kale and cabbage to a large salad bowl. Add the sesame oil, avocado oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Massage the oil and salt into the kale and cabbage for 1-2 minutes or until the kale leaves become tender.
    a person putting kale into a bowl.
  • Next, add the quinoa, edamame, radishes, chives, and cashews to the salad and toss. Set aside.
    a bowl filled with greens, radishes and quinoa.
  • Prepare the dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients to a jar. Cover and shake the ingredients until combined and there are no clumps of honey at the bottom.
    a person holding a jar of lemon juice.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Season the salad with the remaining salt (if needed).
    a person pouring dressing into a bowl of greens and radishes.
  • Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a cold salad or to elevate the flavors.
    a bowl of quinoa, radishes, cashews and radishes.

Tips & Notes

  • Green or purple cabbage can be used in this salad.
  • For the quinoa, make the quinoa ahead of time or buy pre-cooked quinoa.
  • Feel free to shell fresh edamame. To cut down on time, shelled edamame can usually be found in the grocery store's frozen section. Rinse with cold water and let them thaw before adding them to the salad.
  • Thai Chili & Lime Cashews can be found at Trader Joe's, but any plain or flavored cashew or nut can be used.
  • Any mixture or type of vinegar can be used in place of rice vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g