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Rainbow kale and quinoa power salad with colorful vegetables and blueberries

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Rainbow Kale & Quinoa Power Salad

Serves 4 · About 45 minutes

A vibrant, satisfying kale salad layered with whole grains, roasted vegetables, berries and seeds.

Blood Pressure FriendlyBlood Sugar FriendlyHeart Healthy
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
YieldServes 4
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Plant-ForwardBuilt around plant foods and everyday ingredients.
Whole-Food FocusDesigned to make nutrient-dense choices easier.
Flavor FirstHerbs, spices and aromatics bring satisfying flavor.
Everyday WellnessA practical recipe for a balanced eating pattern.

Salad

  • 1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces), cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 packed cups finely chopped kale, tough stems removed
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled slightly
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed HA
  • 1½ cups finely shredded red cabbage
  • 2 medium carrots, shaved into ribbons or grated
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ⅓ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds HA

Lemon-Tahini Dressing

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup HA
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 3–5 tablespoons warm water
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sweet potato with 1 teaspoon olive oil, paprika and cumin. Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  2. Place the kale in a large bowl with the remaining teaspoon of oil and a small pinch of salt. Massage for 1–2 minutes, until darker, softer and reduced in volume.
  3. Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, salt and 3 tablespoons warm water. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until pourable. Season with black pepper.
  4. Add the quinoa, chickpeas, cabbage and carrots to the kale. Toss with about two-thirds of the dressing.
  5. Fold in the roasted sweet potato and blueberries. Finish with pumpkin seeds and the remaining dressing.

Pairs Well With

Add one or two of these to turn it into a more complete meal:

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