Nutrient-rich and bursting with flavor, this easy Autumn Kale Quinoa Salad features quinoa and raw kale, tossed in a homemade vinaigrette along with apples, grapes, bell pepper, and sunflower seeds.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale quinoa salad, salad with kale, salad with quinoa
Cook quinoa according to the directions on the package; let it completely cool.
In the meantime, make the dressing by combining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl or a jar; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl.
Pour HALF of the dressing over the kale; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes. NOTE that this will help to soften the kale.
Remove the plastic wrap; to the kale add the prepared quinoa, apples, grapes, diced pepper, and sunflower seeds.
Pour remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.