Mediterranean Kale Salad

This flavorful Mediterranean kale salad is mixed up with quinoa and chickpeas and topped with a tomato dressing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup red quinoa, or more to taste
• 2 each lemon, juiced
• 3 ½ bunches kale, leaves stripped from stems and coarsely chopped
• 1 (6.5 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and shallot in the hot butter with lemon juice until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Mix quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Top with tomato dressing, garnish with artichokes and feta cheese, and serve.