Black Quinoa & Kale Salad
A warm salad of black quinoa, kale, roasted nuts, and vegan feta, perfect for a hearty side in a vegan roast.
Allergens:Nuts
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Course: Side
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan

Nutritional Values
A nutrient-dense salad high in fiber and protein from quinoa, nuts, and kale, with antioxidants from spices and beets.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g | 32% |
| Total Sugars | 5 g | -- |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
Ingredients
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Black Quinoa & Kale Salad A warm salad of black quinoa, kale, roasted nuts, and vegan feta, perfect for a hearty side in a vegan roast. Ingredients [ ] 1 cup black quinoa, rinsed [ ] 1 tbsp olive oil [ ] 2 cloves garlic, whole [ ] 1/2 cup shallots, sliced [ ] 1 small eggplant, diced [ ] 1/4 tsp kala namak [ ] 1/4 tsp turmeric [ ] 1/4 tsp paprika [ ] 1/2 cup kombucha or white wine [ ] 2 cups kale, chopped [ ] 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roasted [ ] 1/4 cup vegan feta, cubed [ ] 1/2 cup oven-toasted beets, cubed [ ] 2 cups vegetable broth Instructions [ ] 1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add whole garlic cloves and shallots. [ ] 2. Add diced eggplant and spices, cooking until softened. [ ] 3. Deglaze with kombucha or white wine. [ ] 4. Add kale and nuts, roasting until kale wilts. [ ] 5. Mix in vegan feta and roasted beets. [ ] 6. In a separate pan, cook black quinoa with olive oil, garlic, and vegetable broth. [ ] 7. Combine quinoa with salad mixture and serve warm. https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/black-quinoa-kale-salad
External Recipes
- Quinoa Kale Salad (Health Score: 80)
HealthScore: 21
This salad scores highly across all health criteria due to its use of whole, plant-based ingredients rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants.