Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa

Name: Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 small head green cabbage; 12 stalks lacinato kale; 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil (divided); 2 tablespoons chili oil of choice (I like Calabrian chili oil, Brightland's chili oil, or Momofuku chili crunch); 1 small red onion; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons water; 2 sage sprigs; 1 rosemary sprig; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

When hot salad season starts (and yes, it's a thing) this Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa is the only one I want. All the vegetables are roasted in the oven, and the quinoa is toasted to a crispy perfection. It's the perfect balance of flavors and a great way to pack vegetables into your meal.

Updated at: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:04:57 GMT