Name: autumn kale & quinoa salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 large handfuls ready-to-eat kale, stems removed; 1/2 cup cooked quinoa; 1/2 a medium apple, washed, cored & sliced thin (I love Envy, Macintosh or Gala here); 1/2 a medium pear, washed, cored & sliced thin (I love Bartlett or D’Anjou); 2 tablespoons roughly chopped toasted walnuts; 1-2 tablespoons dried cranberries; 2-3 tablespoons feta cheese; Salt & pepper, to taste; Olive oil & vinegar, or other dressing of choice

Description

there’s nothing fancy about this easy kale & quinoa salad – it just comes together quickly and is bursting with fall flavors, plant-based proteins, fiber and heart-healthy fats.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large handfuls ready-to-eat kale, stems removed
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 a medium apple, washed, cored & sliced thin (I love Envy, Macintosh or Gala here)
1/2 a medium pear, washed, cored & sliced thin (I love Bartlett or D’Anjou)
2 tablespoons roughly chopped toasted walnuts
1–2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2–3 tablespoons feta cheese
Salt & pepper, to taste
Olive oil & vinegar, or other dressing of choice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients, toss with dressing & enjoy!

Keywords: lunch, salad, kale, autumn, whole grain, gluten-free, vegetarian