Citrusy Quinoa Kale Salad
This quick salad can be enjoyed as a side dish or a meal. The tangy dressing balances the sweetness of the blood orange and the creaminess of the avocado. It's the perfect easy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 5-6 large curly kale leaves
- 1½ cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 blood oranges can sub naval oranges
- ½ avocado chopped into small cubes
- ½ cup Pickled Onions *recipe link in tips
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice- about 2 limes
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ¼ cup cilantro, stems & leaves finely chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Lime Cilantro Dressing
- Chop cilantro (stems & leaves) finely and add to a small bowl.
- Add remaining dressing ingredients and whisk till combined. (Can alternatively use a bullet style blender- add all ingredients and blend till combined)
Prepare Salad
- Destem kale and thinly slice, adding to a large bowl.
- Pour half of dressing, about ¼ cup over kale and massage until tender, around 1-2 minutes.
- Remove skin from blood orange and cube. Slice avocado and set to side.
- Top massaged kale with quinoa, purple cabbage, blood orange, avocado and pickled onions. Add remaining dressing, mix and enjoy!