Kale Quinoa Salad
Yummy side dish!! Gluten Free & Dairy Free!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 lb Kale
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas drain and rinsed
- 3/4 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped or sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup pepitas
DRESSING
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa with 2 cups of water according to the directions on the package. Let cool.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the kale. Massage the kale for a few minutes in your hands until it softens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt & pepper.
- Add the cooked (and cooled) quinoa, kale, chickpeas, cranberries, pepitas and dressing to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Add more of any ingredients to taste. Leftovers will last in the fridge for about 4 days.
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Made this weekend! It’s delicious and I love that it’s healthy!!! Thank you Sarah!!