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Papaya Quinoa Summer Salad

  • Writer: itsjdieb
    itsjdieb
  • Feb 19, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 21, 2024


Jasmin really, another kale salad? Yes. But this is different. This salad is like no other. It’s the freshest, summery salad I’ve ever made. Papaya is in season during the summer, so I made a very seasonal salad for you all to enjoy! Let's get to the recipe.


Yields: 1

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes


This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and vegan.

 

Ingredients:

2-3 handful of chopped kale

½ cup of chickpeas

¼ cup of cooked white quinoa

1 cucumber

½ avocado

1 cup of diced papaya

Extra virgin olive oil

1 squeezed lemon

½ tbsp of honey

Salt

Black pepper, garlic powder, ½ TBSP of dried cilantro

 

Instructions:

1. In a bowl add 2- 3 handfuls of chopped kale in. Massage well with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 lemon, and dash of salt.

2. Next, add 1/2 cup of chickpeas. Next, add ¼ cup of cooked white quinoa. Now, finely chop 1 cucumber and add to the bowl. Add, ½ a chopped avocado. Add 1 cup of medium diced papaya.


3. For the dressing: in a separate bowl, add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, ½ squeezed lemon, ½ tbsp of honey, salt, black pepper, garlic powder to your liking, and ½ tbsp of dried cilantro. 8. Mix well and pour on the salad. Enjoy!


I hope you love this recipe as much as I did, so if you do, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I always read through my suggestions and comments, so please let me know your thoughts. If you have any questions you can feel free to DM me here or through Instagram. Speaking of Instagram - please tag me in all of your creations! I love seeing how the recipes come out and seeing how talented you all are. Sending my love.


xoxo,

Jasmin D the RD

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Disclaimer: Jasmin Dieb (RD, LDN) is a registered dietitian. Information on this website should not be used to diagnose medical conditions.
If you are dealing with any serious health issues you should consult your physician before undertaking any new diet or exercise plan.

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