KALE SALAD WITH QUINOA

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Super kale salad with quinoa, blueberries, and grapes.

Provided by Jordan A

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup quinoa
1 (10 ounce) package kale, chopped
1 bunch grapes, halved
2 (6 ounce) containers fresh blueberries
1 red bell pepper, diced
8 strawberries, halved
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
Mix cooled quinoa and kale together in a large bowl. Add grapes, blueberries, and red bell pepper.
Puree strawberries in a blender until smooth. Add lemon zest and juice; blend again. Add oil and vinegar; blend until all flavors are combined. Add dressing to the salad. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 20.4 g