Sweet Potato Apple Kale and Quinoa Salad
This flavorful sweet potato apple kale and quinoa salad proves that salads don't have to be bland. Loaded with flavor from fresh ingredients – it makes for a satisfying lunch or quick dinner!
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
18
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Kale, chopped
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Quinoa, cooked
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Chicken Breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Apple, Gala, chopped
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Sweet Potato, chopped
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Raisins
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Walnuts, chopped
Dressing
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Oregano, Dried
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Parsley, dried
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Garlic Powder
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Add the kale to a large bowl, massage with your hands for a few seconds u2013 find out why in the post above. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir together.
- There are 3 ways you can make the dressing u2013 do what works best for you. 1) Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl, 2) Add the ingredients into a jar with a lid, like a mason jar, and shake together, or 3) Add the ingredients to a food processor and pulse for a few seconds.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Sometimes I don't use ALL the dressing– use the amount you like.
- Store leftover dressing and salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: This salad can be made up to 4 days in advance, with or without the dressing. Since the salad base is kale, the salad doesn't become soggy like regular lettuce. Kale: You can substitute with fresh spinach if you prefer. Dressing: You can use any type of dressing you prefer. Keywords: kale salad, mexican quinoa salad, sweet potato apple quinoa kale salad
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Salads Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 1053 |
| Fat: | 43 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 123 g |
| Protein: | 46 g |
| Cholesterol: | 73 g |
| Sodium: | 669 mg |
| Fiber: | 19 g |
| Sugars: | 27 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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