Kale Salad with Quinoa

This fruity kale salad is packed with quinoa, blueberries, and grapes and tossed with a fresh strawberry vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix cooled quinoa and kale together in a large bowl. Add grapes, blueberries, and red bell pepper.

Step 3

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.