Apple Kale Quinoa Salad + Cider Vinaigrette

Name: Apple Kale Quinoa Salad + Cider Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 cup chopped kale ((I used Redbor Kale, just look for the frilly kale with reddish-purple veins and stem)); 1 apple (chopped (I like the sweetness of Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples)); 3/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped and toasted); 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey ((or agave for vegan option)); 1 medium-sized garlic clove (minced); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

A PERFECT salad to serve as a holiday side dish or an easy dish for picnics, BBQs, or even a meal to-go when traveling! Quinoa, kale, toasted walnuts, juicy apples, and cranberries are tossed in a cider vinaigrette for a super tasty main dish or a delicious side dish. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. Only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:30:17 GMT