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
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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