Sweet Potato Apple Kale and Quinoa Salad (Edit recipe)

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!

5 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	1047
Fat:	43 g
Carbohydrates:	121 g
Protein:	46 g
Cholesterol:	73 g
Sodium:	669 mg
Fiber:	19 g
Sugars:	27 g
Calculated per serving.

by Christina

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

Salad

3 cups Kale, chopped
2 cups Quinoa, cooked
2 cups Chicken Breast, shredded or chopped
1 cup Gala Apple, chopped
2 cups Sweet Potato, chopped
.333 cup Raisins
.333 cup Organic Walnuts, chopped

Dressing

.333 cup Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 whole Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
.5 tsp Salt
.25 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
.25 tsp dried Oregano
.25 tsp Parsley, dried
.25 tsp Garlic Powder

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Process

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