quinoa kale salad with blueberries

gluten-free | vegetarian

FOR THE SALAD:  - quinoa - water - curly kale - salt - blueberries - red onion - feta cheese - pistachios - fresh basil

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: - avocado oil - lemon juice - shallots - Dijon mustard - honey or maple syrup - fine salt

INGREDIENTS

Make the quinoa. Rinse quinoa, add to saucepan with water. Bring a boil, reduce heat to low; cover with a lid, and simmer 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. 

STEP 1:

Make the vinaigrette. Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a jar, cover with lid, shake to combine. 

STEP 2:

In a large bowl add the kale and pinch of salt. Using your hands, massage salt into kale for 1-2 minutes until kale leaves are slightly wilted.

STEP 3:

Then add the cooled quinoa, blueberries, red onion, feta, pistachios, and basil. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and toss to coat. 

STEP 4:

A delicious and gorgeous salad that's chock full of good for you ingredients like kale, quinoa, blueberries, and pistachios. Serve as a main dish or side dish!

HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD

Restaurant worthy salad made on a budget at home!

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