RECIPE: Quinoa & Kale Salad

Here's a healthy & satisfying salad that's quick & simple to make. 

Makes 4 servings 
318 calories per serving

Ingredients:

For the salad: 

• 2 bunches curly kale, washed, de-stemmed and finely chopped
• 1½ cups cooked quinoa (cook according to instructions on package)
• 1 cup red grapes, sliced in half
• 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

For the dressing:

• 1½ lemons, juiced
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top and massage dressing into leaves for a couple of minutes (using your hands) until kale is broken down.
• Add cooked quinoa, grapes, walnuts and scallions. Toss to combine.

Recipe & photo submitted by
AAY! member Alisa H.