a super simple kale and quinoa salad to pack for lunches throughout the week
Ingredients
~3 cups cooked quinoa (equals 1 cup dry quinoa)
~10 cups chopped raw kale, stems removed
1 cup dried cranberries
¾ cup slivered almonds
For the dressing:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon of honey
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Mix quinoa, kale, cranberries and almonds in a large bowl. In a separate bowl or jar whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined (make sure honey doesn't stick to the bottom), then pour over quinoa mixture. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
Notes
The amounts of kale and quinoa can be adjusted up or down. I have done 2½ to 3½ cups of quinoa and 8-10 of kale and it works either way, it will just be a little heavier on the dressing with the lesser amounts.
Just as a reference, 1 cup uncooked quinoa makes ~ 3½ cups cooked.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/kale-and-quinoa-salad/