Description
A simple Shredded Brussels Sprouts Kale Quinoa Salad tossed with feta, sunflower seeds and an easy lemon dijon vinaigrette. Great for meal prep or when you need a dish to pass! Gluten-free, vegan-friendly. Recipe can be easily cut in half if desired.
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Ingredients
for the salad:
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups chopped kale, about 1 bunch
- 1lb brussels sprouts, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 5oz feta, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
lemon dijon vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 small lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBS apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 TBS dijon mustard
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 TBS honey
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Remove from heat and fluff with fork once finished cooking.
- While the quinoa is cooking prepare the kale by chopping into small leaves and and shredding the brussels sprouts using slicing attachment of your food processor.
- Place chopped kale in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil over leaves. Massage oil into kale using fingertips – this helps the flavor of the kale, just trust me.
- Add brussels sprouts into large bowl with kale; set aside.
- Make the dressing: in a medium bowl whisk together all of the ingredients.
- Drizzle dressing over brussels and kale. Add cooled quinoa, crumbled feta and sunflower seeds; toss gently with tongs until well mixed.
- Chill in fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy on its own or with your favorite protein. Store leftovers in covered container in fridge up to 1 week.
- Category: salad
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brussels sprouts salad, healthy salad recipes, meal prep
