Fall Kale and Quinoa SaladAdding whole grains to a salad is a great way to make a more filling meal. A grain like quinoa is perfect for this because it has fiber and protein, two nutrients that help you feel full. Although we call this a fall salad, it's delicious all year!
Makes: 6 Servings Ingredients ⅔ cup dry quinoa or 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 small butternut squash, cubed 3 large handfuls of kale, chopped 2 medium apples, diced 5 celery stalks, diced ½ cup walnuts or chopped nuts For the salad dressing ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1½ Tbs lemon juice or ½ of a fresh lemon 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Instructions
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 280 Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 2g Protein: 5g Sodium: 420mg Carbohydrates: 31g Added Sugar: 0g Fiber: 6g |