Kale Quinoa Salad with Apples and Grapes
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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.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped or thinly sliced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated parmigiano reggiano
Instructions
- 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.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Kale Quinoa Salad with Apples and Grapes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 231mg10%
Potassium 598mg17%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 7201IU144%
Vitamin C 103mg125%
Calcium 221mg22%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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