Spring is here, which means warmer days and time to detox from the winter months! Kale is high in antioxidants and nutrient-rich, keeping you energized and feeling amazing! This tangy, delicious recipe only takes a few minutes to prep, and it's great to keep in the fridge and meal prep.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa (red quinoa pictured but any is delicious)
- 1 bunch of kale
- 1 apple, finely chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped
- Dried cranberries
- Pumpkin or sunflower seeds optional (not pictured)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Lemon juice of 1 lemon
Craft Your Salad!
Rinse quinoa and boil with 2 cups of water until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Finely chop kale, apple, and yellow pepper and mix with dried cranberries and seeds. Let boiled quinoa cool completely, then add to kale mixture and mix thoroughly.
Dress it up!
Combine mustard, apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, sea salt, and lemon juice in a separate dish. Mix thoroughly and add to salad. In a covered bowl, mix salad for best result.
Fuel up and enjoy!