Description
Discover a delicious and nutritious recipe for Kale Quinoa Apple Crunch Salad. Learn how to create a refreshing dish packed with flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for a healthy meal option!
Ingredients
- – 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa, pre-cooked and cooled
- – 1 cup (240 ml) kale, chopped and massaged with olive oil
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- – 2 cups (480 ml) spinach, roughly chopped
- – 1 cup (240 ml) almonds, sliced
- – 2 cups (480 ml) apples, diced
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) red onion, sliced
- – 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- – 3 teaspoons (15 ml) maple syrup
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dijon mustard
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) oregano
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- – 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa as directed on its package, then allow it to cool.
- In a medium-sized bowl, place the kale and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Massage the kale using your hands until it becomes tender, which should take around 2 minutes.
- Transfer the kale to a large salad serving bowl. Add the spinach, almonds, apples, and red onion, then gently mix.
- Incorporate the quinoa into the salad and mix everything together carefully.
- To create the dressing, blend the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a whisk until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is well coated. Serve right away.
Notes
- Ensure the quinoa is completely cooled before adding it to the salad to avoid wilting the greens.
- Massage the kale with olive oil to soften its tough texture for a more enjoyable eating experience.
- Adjust the dressing’s sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to your liking.