Moroccan Quinoa Salad
This simple Moroccan Quinoa Salad is flavorful, quick to make and packed with healthy ingredients. It's the perfect side dish and can easily be bulked up by adding your favorite protein!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
for the salad:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups kale finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot julienned
- 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions finely sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 4 Medjool dates pitted & chopped
for the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon orange juice optional for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Zest of 1 lemon about 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of cinnamon optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake to combine. You can also use a bowl and whisk them together until combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Allow salad it sit for 15 minutes before serving (this helps the kale soften a bit). Enjoy as is or serve with your favorite protein!
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Notes
To make this salad more of a meal, add chickpeas, grilled chicken, shrimp, or your favorite protein of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 9105IU | Vitamin C: 64.2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3.6mg