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Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

April 12, 2021 By Patricia 33 Comments

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing makes a big bowl of goodness! I love salads with all sorts of gems to discover tucked between the greens, don’t you? Bonus: the golden drizzle of delicious dressing.

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing is a great part of a light meal. You'll love how easy it is to make Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing.

Who gets excited over salad? Sounds weird, but I definitely do! There are a few restaurants in town that have salads I swoon over, but who can eat out all the time?

One of my favorite spots opened up pretty close to home recently, so of course I made my husband stop by while we were out running errands last weekend.

Don’t let a recipe for salad fool you into thinking, “Meh. A salad is a salad is a salad…” I recreated Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing at home, and I’m hooked!

There are all sorts of goodies tucked into this salad, like corn, tomatoes, smoked almonds, and snap peas. And then there is the golden, delicious honey-Dijon dressing for drizzling. All together? So good!

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing is a healthy salad that will satisfy your hunger. You'll love this Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing.

The only tricky part for me to make this salad was to find dehydrated corn. It’s a thing, if you haven’t seen it. I used to find it at my local grocery store and Walmart, but I had to get myself to Whole Foods to find it this time.

You don’t *have* to use dehydrated corn for this dish, but I just love it. I don’t know what it is that makes it so tasty, but I hope you can try it for yourself to find out! Otherwise, use canned corn kernels.

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing makes a great addition to any light meal. There are so many great ingredients in Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing!

Are you a kale lover? I’m a kale lover and we eat it all the time at my house. The next time you make cornbread, save some of the leftovers (or make extra) to use to make my Kale and Cornbread Crouton Salad.

If you think kale is only about salads you’ll want to try my Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans. It makes a satisfying and flavorful dish for sure. Or maybe you’d be more into Mushroom and Kale Enchiladas with Red Sauce. So good!

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing is a delightful salad to try, soon! You'll love all the ingredients included in Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing.

This recipe makes enough for about four servings, and the added quinoa helps make this salad even more satisfying. Pairing two superfoods, kale and quinoa, is pretty fabulous, and you’ll love the honey-Dijon dressing, too (also easy to make).

Tips for Kale

If you massage kale before eating it raw, it makes it more tender and takes a bit of the bitterness out of it, too.

Massage kale? Right about now you’re probably thinking, “If anyone around here needs a  massage, it’s me! You want me to massage my KALE? What the what?!”

Give your kale a bit of a rubdown before serving it raw. You won’t be disappointed! Just pile the leaves in your hands and mush them around for several minutes before tossing them into your serving bowl.

It might sound funny, but it works. Your fingers will turn a little green so don’t forget to wash up!

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing is filled with your favorite healthy ingredients! You'll love to dig into a dish like Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing.

Enjoy this Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing the next chance you get!

Nutrition

Calories

1466 cal

Fat

107 g

Carbs

102 g

Protein

26 g
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Kale and Quinoa Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing
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Ingredients

    For the dressing:
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, chilled
  • 4-5 cups kale leaves removed from stem, packed, and massaged several minutes until soft
  • 3/4 cup snap peas, cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup dehydrated corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup smoked almonds, diced
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

    For the dressing:
  1. Combine the ingredients. Mix well. Set aside until ready to serve (mix before serving).
  2. For the salad:
  3. Add all the salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine.
  4. Mix the dressing and drizzle over the salad. Toss to combine.
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Comments

  1. Demeter says

    March 15, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    This looks amazing! This is one salad I can definitely get excited about!
    Reply
  2. Jen says

    March 15, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    I am loving everything in this salad! All my favorites in one place!!
    Reply
  3. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

    March 15, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    I love how colorful this salad is!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you!
      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    March 15, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    Who says healthy can't taste delicious... this looks incredible!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      That's right! :) Thank you, Amanda!
      Reply
  5. Helen says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    This looks amazing! I love honey dijon dressing and kale so I have GOT to try this!
    Reply
  6. Christie Brown says

    March 15, 2018 at 11:24 pm

    Mmmmmmm honey dijon dressing! SUCH a good combination. This salad sounds awesome (and super good for you, too)! I'm looking to expand my salad repertoire and this looks like a good place to start. I'm definitely keen to give this recipe a whirl. :) x
    Reply
  7. jill conyers says

    March 16, 2018 at 1:34 am

    Patricia this looks delicious. I love that it's more kale than quinoa.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks very much, Jill! :)
      Reply
  8. Madelain says

    March 16, 2018 at 4:24 am

    Wow this sounds so yummy. It's a great substitute for the summer fit planning months Madelain | http://www.wheremyheartwanders.com
    Reply
  9. la shell says

    March 16, 2018 at 5:51 am

    I've never had kale and can't seem to get quinoa right! Ugh! I'm making some attempts soon enough though, so maybe I'd start off with an easy recipe such as this one!
    Reply
  10. Alice Mola says

    March 16, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I love the fresh spring vibes this gives off! Great post, looks delish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks very much, Alice!
      Reply
  11. Amy says

    March 16, 2018 at 10:42 am

    My one roommate in college used to make a salad very similar to this and it was amazing! The Honey Dijon Dressing really brings it all together, and takes away from that bitter kale. This salad looks so good, and I'll definitely have to try making it myself. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  12. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    March 16, 2018 at 11:06 am

    This looks so refreshing and colorful! I think I'm going to give this recipe a try!
    Reply
  13. Beth says

    March 16, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    This sounds like it could be amazing! I haven't read about massaging the kale before, but that might explain why sometimes I like kale and other times it is just too bitter for me.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Yes! Give that a try, Beth, and see what you think. Thank you!
      Reply
  14. Denise says

    March 16, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    Kale and quinoa are two of my favorite things! This must make an appearance in my kitchen ASAP :) Denise // TheElleAesthetic.com
    Reply
  15. Tami says

    March 17, 2018 at 6:29 am

    I was told that I should start eating quinoa, but I had no clue what to eat it with. This will be the perfect first recipe.
    Reply
  16. Jenni LeBaron says

    March 17, 2018 at 10:38 am

    MMM! It's been so long since I've had snap peas. I love that you included them in this salad!
    Reply
  17. Yesenia says

    March 17, 2018 at 11:07 am

    This just sounds delicious and definitely colorful! Gets me in the spirit for spring! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  18. Holly @ Granola on the Side says

    March 17, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Oh, this looks super yummy. I will definitely have to try this. I love trying new recipes!!
    Reply
  19. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

    March 18, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    You had me at honey dijon
    Reply
  20. Allyson Zea says

    March 18, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    I am going to try this for our next BBQ!
    Reply
  21. Hannah says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:55 am

    This looks delicious! And, most importantly, actually filling! There's nothing worse than a salad that leaves me still hungry. I don't typically like dressing but this sounds great!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks so much, Hannah!
      Reply
  22. adriana says

    March 19, 2018 at 7:34 am

    This looks SOOOO good!!! I love this idea, new salad recipes are the best! Yum!
    Reply
  23. Marci Smith says

    March 19, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    This salad looks amazing! I wonder if feta would go well on it..
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Sure! Why not? Thanks, Marci!
      Reply
  24. Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says

    March 20, 2018 at 11:52 am

    This looks delicious!! I love kale and quinoa. SO this is perfect lunch meal for my husband and I.
    Reply
  25. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    March 21, 2018 at 5:29 am

    That dressing is a must-make! I cam sure my husband will love this!
    Reply
  26. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    March 24, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    I love kale and this looks delicious! Definitely going to try this out sometime.
    Reply

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