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!

Course Salad

Cuisine Moroccan

Keyword kale, kale salad, moroccan salad, pistachio, quinoa salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Resting Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 405kcal

Author Alyssa

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.

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