Apple & Quinoa Kale Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1/2 bunch Kale, chopped
• 1 large Apple, diced
• 1/3 cup dry Quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 1/3 cup chopped Almonds

For the Vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and 2/3 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, reduced heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. It is done when there is no water left. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let cool completely.

Make the dressing by whisking all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste it to make sure you don’t need to add more honey or mustard to match your flavor preference.

Add the kale, apples, cooled quinoa and almonds to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and mix until the salad is completely coated with the dressing.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2  |  Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe 

Per serving: Calories: 539; Total Fat: 36g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 20g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 352mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 10g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 419mg; Vitamin A: 135%; Vitamin C: 138%; Iron: 13%; Calcium: 11%