Kale, quinoa & apple salad

Taste the fresh flavors of kale, nutrient-packed quinoa, and crisp apples in this delicious and nutritious salad. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large bunch curly kale, stemmed and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
• 2 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples, unpeeled, roughly chopped
• 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced (3 cups)
• 2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature or chilled
• ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip)
• ⅓ cup dried cherries
• ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

Instructions:

1. Combine vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually pour in oil while whisking until mixed. Mix in kale by hand, ensuring it is well coated and slightly softened, for 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in apples, fennel, and quinoa until blended. Distribute the mixture onto 4 plates and sprinkle with almonds, cherries, and blue cheese.

Summary:

• Calories: 1936 kcal
• Fat: 102 g
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 224 g
• Potassium: 3449 mg
• Magnesium: 527 mg