Kale & quinoa salad with cranberries

This delightful kale and quinoa salad with cranberries is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a nutritious and delicious choice for any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• ⅓ cup blue cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, put the kale. Combine oil, vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix until fully blended. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing onto the kale; lightly massage until the leaves soften a bit, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Include celery, quinoa, apple, cranberries, walnuts, and cheese; pour the rest of the dressing over them and mix thoroughly.

Summary:

• Calories: 1327 kcal
• Fat: 99 g
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 87 g
• Potassium: 1851 mg
• Magnesium: 283 mg