Autumn Kale and Quinoa Salad with Chutney Dressing

Name: Autumn Kale and Quinoa Salad with Chutney Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3½ tbsp lemon juice, (from 1 to 2 lemons); 3 tbsp store-bought mango chutney; 1½ tbsp honey; 1 clove garlic, (minced); 1¾ tsp curry powder; ¾ tsp salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cups chopped kale, (thick stems/ribs removed); 2 cups cooked quinoa ((I buy it frozen; see note)); 1 cup shredded carrots, (from 2 to 3 carrots); 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, (from 1 pepper); 1 cup thinly sliced celery, (from 1 to 2 celery stalks); 1 cup grapes, (halved); 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro ((optional)); ⅔ cup roasted salted cashews

This hearty kale and quinoa salad is filled with crisp veggies, juicy grapes, and cashews, but the chutney dressing is what makes it shine.

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 30min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 10

Autumn Kale and Quinoa Salad with Chutney Dressing

Instructions

For the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the lemon juice, chutney, honey, garlic, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking to emulsify.
For the Salad: Add the kale, quinoa, carrots, bell pepper, celery, grapes, and cilantro (if using) to the dressing. Toss until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve (up to 1 day ahead). Right before serving, mix in the cashews. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, before serving.

Sambal & Spices

Nutrition per serving

545kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$976.00

Per Serving
$244.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1952.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
lemon juice	3.5 tbsp	$35.00
store-bought mango chutney	3 tbsp	-
honey	1.5 tbsp	$26.00
garlic	1 clove	$198.00
curry powder	1.75 tsp	$41.00
salt	0.75 tsp	$1.00
freshly ground black pepper	0.5 tsp	$11.00
extra-virgin olive oil	6 tbsp	$126.00
chopped kale	4 cups	-
cooked quinoa	2 cups	-
shredded carrots	1 cup	$88.00
thinly sliced red bell pepper	1 cup	$208.00
thinly sliced celery	1 cup	$121.00
grapes	1 cup	-
chopped fresh cilantro	3 tbsp	$89.00
roasted salted cashews	0.667 cup	$32.00