Super Fruity Kale Salad

I am a huge fan of hearty salads that don’t feel like salads. This is one I have been having this spring and loving – the kale quinoa super fruity salad with a citrus vinaigrette. It is the perfect salad for spring and summer!

@kellyscleankitchen How to make this super fruity kale quinoa salad #kalesalad #salad ♬ Stompin At The Savoy - Benny Goodman

Super Fruity Kale Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 bu kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1 sumo orange, wedged and diced
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup raisins

Lemon Lime Vinaigrette

  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tsp honey
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup avocado oil

Preparation:

STEP 1.
Make the quinoa. In a small pot add the quinoa and 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring it up to a low simmer and top with a lid, simmer for 15-18 minutes until cooked through. Set aside and cool to room temp.

STEP 2.
Make the vinaigrette. In a blender, blend the lime juice, lemon juice, honey, shallot, garlic, dijon mustard and salt.
While blending, slowly add the oil a little bit at a time to emulsify. Add until you reach desired thickness.

STEP 3.
Add everything to a salad bowl and dress with the dressing. Massage into the kale and serve!

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