Crunchy Kale Cranberry and Quinoa Salad with Dressing

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Crunchy Kale Cranberry and Quinoa Salad with Dressing

Name: Crunchy Kale Cranberry and Quinoa Salad with Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups of water; 1 Cup of quinoa (rinsed and drained); 1 volume of kale (center stem cut out, leaves thinly sliced); 1 avocado (peeled, pitted and diced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.5 red onion (diced); 0.5 Cup almonds (chopped); 0.5 Cup cranberries (dried); 0.3 Cup blue cheese crumbles; 0.25 Cup olive oil; 2 tbls lemon juice; 2 tbls Dijon mustard; salt and pepper

Embrace the ultimate boon of health, flavor, and crunch with an inviting bowl of Kale and Quinoa salad. It makes a filling meal for lunch and dinner with its incredible mix of veggies, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. A great salad for all who want a meal that is truly good for belly and soul.

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Ingredients

number of servings

Ingredients:

2 cups of water Added to
1 Cup of quinoa (rinsed and drained) Added to
1 volume of kale (center stem cut out, leaves thinly sliced) Added to
1 avocado (peeled, pitted and diced) Added to
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved) Added to
¹⁄₂ red onion (diced) Added to
¹⁄₂ Cup almonds (chopped) Added to
¹⁄₂ Cup cranberries (dried) Added to
0.3 Cup blue cheese crumbles Added to

For Dressing:

¹⁄₄ Cup olive oil Added to
2 tbls lemon juice Added to
2 tbls Dijon mustard Added to
salt and pepper Added to

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Directions

30 min.

1. Step

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Let it cool.

2. Step

In a large salad bowl, combine sliced kale, diced avocado, halved tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped almonds, cranberries, and blue cheese crumbles.

3. Step

To prepare the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

4. Step

Add the cooled quinoa to the salad mixture.

5. Step

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated.

6. Step

Allow the salad to sit for about 15 minutes before serving. This allows the kale to soften and absorb the vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!

7 October 2023

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