Picnic Perfect Kale Quinoa Salad + Cider Vinaigrette

Name: Picnic Perfect 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 (preferably cranberries sweetened with apple juice versus refined sugar); 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 salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

The PERFECT salad for picnics, BBQs, or travel! 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.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:25:09 GMT