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Kalamata Collard Quinoa Salad
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Kalamata Collard Quinoa Salad

Kalamata Collard Quinoa Salad is full of greens and delicious vegetables.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kalamata Collard Quinoa Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Uncooked collard greens
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups Mushrooms diced
  • 1/2 cup Yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups Cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut and trim the stems away from the collard greens.
  • Stack a few the leaves on top of each other, roll tightly and slice the leaves.
  • Wash and set aside to drain.
  • In a saucepan, add the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add mushroom and yellow pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are soft, about 7 minutes or so.
  • Turn the heat to low and add the collard greens, stirring until wilted.
  • Finally, add the cooled quinoa and kalamata olives and stir well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g