Quinoa and Kale Salad with Pumpkin
This Quinoa and Kale Salad with Pumpkin is perfect for a winter day when you're in the mood for something quick, but delicious! It is super easy to make and has few ingredients, but is a salad full of flavor!
Portions: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin in small cubes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ¾ cup quinoa
- 2 cups kale in small pieces
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
Instructions
- Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180º until cooked or about 15 min.
- Change the oven mode to "grill" and leave for another 5 min. Set aside.
- Place the quinoa in a pot and cover it with 2 cups of water.
- Season with salt and bring to a boil.
- As soon as it comes to a boil, put it on low until the water evaporates completely. Set aside.
- Wash the kale well and cut it into small pieces.
- Place it in a pot of boiling water for 2 to 3 min. Set aside.
- Add the quinoa, pumpkin, and kale, and stir well.
- Add the sliced almonds on top and serve.
Notes
This salad doesn't need any seasoning, because the salt we add while cooking the quinoa and the seasonings from the roasted pumpkin already give it a lot of flavors.
But you can add lemon juice and mix it well.
Alternatively, you can make a yogurt sauce: yogurt, garlic, coriander, lemon, and cayenne pepper. Add a little water if you want a more liquid sauce. It's delicious!