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
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients
Units
Salad
3cups chopped kale
2cups cooked quinoa
2cups chicken, shredded or chopped
1cup chopped apple
2cups chopped sweet potatoes
1/3cup raisins
1/3cup walnuts, chopped
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
1/3cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Make the Salad: Add the kale to a large bowl, massage with your hands for a few seconds – find out why in the post above. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir together.
Make the Dressing: There's 3 ways you can make the dressing – 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.