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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free

    Lemony Kale Lentil Quinoa Salad

    Published: Jun 11, 2012 · Modified: Feb 17, 2014 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This is a perfect dish for a vegetarian or anyone who wants to start eating less meat.  It is LOADED with protein from both the quinoa and the lentils.   I think the sour lemon flavor is a great combination with the pungent kale taste.  I added the shaved asiago cheese because I was in the mood for cheese but I bet it would be great without it.   Also, the beauty of this salad is that it tastes just as amazing cold as it does hot.  Remember, you don't have  to only eat meat to get your protein.

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    Lemony Garlic Kale Lentil Quinoa Salad

    makes 6 servings

    Ingredients

    1 cup cooked quinoa (cook according to instructions on the box)

    8 oz lentils, soaked and cooked

    2 cups of kale, stems removed

    ½ cup sliced tomatoes

    2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    3 garlic cloves, chopped

    ¼ cup chopped onion

    1 Tablespoon olive oil

    kosher salt

    fresh basil

    2 Tablespoons shaved asiago cheese, or any other hard cheese (optional)

    Directions

    1. Cook lentils and quinoa according to instructions on packages.
    2. Place oil, garlic and onion in pan and saute for 2 minutes.  Add kale and tomatoes add saute for a few minutes until soft but still crisp.  Add basil and salt and stir until blended.  Add cooked lentils and make sure it is well combined.
    3. Mix the lentil/kale mixture with cooked quinoa.  Add lemon juice, stir well.  Add cheese if desired.   Serve hot or cold. ENJOY 🙂

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    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 1 cup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 268   Calories from Fat 40
    Total Fat 4.5g
    Saturated Fat 0.6g
    Cholesterol 0mg
    Sodium 41mg
    Total Carbohydrates 43.4g
    Dietary Fiber 14.1g
    Sugars 1.4g
    Protein 14.4g

    Enjoy! See you soon~

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    1. Savory Simple

      June 11, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      I feel healthier just from looking at this recipe! It sounds wonderful.

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