I love coming up with new salad combinations. I end up with an abundance of kale in the summer, and it is nice to have some fresh, healthy dishes to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped – I prefer grape but you can use cherry
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Feta cheese
Directions
Prepare the quinoa according to the directions, and allow to cool.
Wash the kale thoroughly. You don’t want to end up with sand in your salad! Then, dry the kale thoroughly.
Now drizzle the kale with olive oil and dust with salt, and then massage the kale. We are a fan of Graza olive oil, which is very flavorful.
Use your hands to squeeze and scrunch the kale. This helps in distributing the oil and break down the leaves.
I usually allow the kale to sit for a little bit to rest and further wilt.
Mix everything together, using your discretion and personal preferences as far as what ratios you like the best. Add salt to taste.
I’m constantly watching my diet and I tend to be on the chubby side. Adding this salad recipe to my list seems like a great idea. With just three main ingredients – quinoa, kale, and tomatoes – it’s simple to prepare and enjoy.
I love how simple and nutritious this Massaged Kale Salad with Quinoa, Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese is, and I can’t wait to try it out for my family.
I love kale. I actually had sauteed kale yesterday. Your kale salad looks good. I will have to save your recipe for later.
Just tried your massaged kale salad recipe over the weekend, and it was a hit at my family lunch! I’ve always been a bit hesitant about using kale in salads because of its tough texture, but massaging it as you suggested made such a difference!
This Massaged Kale Salad with Quinoa, Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese is a nutritious and delicious dish packed with flavor and textures. The combination of the hearty quinoa, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and massaged kale make for a satisfying and healthy meal option.
This sounds so amazing, I will have to try this recipe. I know that I would love it. But I don’t know about my boys, but it does sound good.
Been a while since we had kale and this salad sounds and looks so tempting! love this combination..
This looks like a great recipe I might have to try. I’ve been wanting to eat a little healthier and I might try this recipe for lunch next week. Thanks for sharing.
have not had kale for quite some time but looking forward to trying this salad and serving it up for the family. I am not sure what all the ingredients are but I have heard of them just never used. We are preparing more meals at home and that means stepping out of our comfort zone. I am thankful you shared this recipe
I just started eating Kale and it’s not bad! I’m excited to try this salad because I love a good salad
This sounds soooooo incredibly delicious! I’ma big fan of kale salad, and adding in feta would be an amazing addition. I have to give this recipe a try this weekend!
I love this combination of flavors and all the health benefits they offer, as well. It’s certainly not a boring salad!
OH, yum! Now who says salads have to be boring? This one sounds delicious! I’m a big fan of kale, so I’m all over this one.
It sounds delicious! What a fresh lunch to have, I need to try this out.
Nutrient rich foods like these are always welcome in my home. And my vegetarian daughter would certainly approve.
Looks like a great recipe. Since I am not on a low carb diet, it might be perfect for me.