Quinoa and Kale Salad with Red Grapes, Walnuts and Honey – Lemon Dressing

Recipe by From a Chef's Kitchen

Quinoa and Kale Salad w/ Red Grapes, Walnuts and Lemon Honey Dressing is the perfect make-ahead salad. It tastes as good on day 3 as when you first made it.

Ingredients

• salad
• 1 bunch kale ( stems removed and thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups cooked quinoa (approximately)
• 1 bunch red grapes ( (about 1/2 pound) halved)
• ½ small red onion (finely chopped)
• ½ cup walnuts (coarsely chopped (toasted if desired) plus a few more to sprinkle over salad )
• dressing
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Method

1. SALAD:  Combine kale, olive oil and salt and black pepper to taste in a large bowl.  Gently massage the kale to soften and wilt it slightly.
2. Add quinoa, grapes, onion and walnuts and toss to combine.
3. DRESSING:  Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.  Pour over salad and mix well.
4. TO SERVE:  Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional coarsely chopped walnuts.

View the recipe instructions at From a Chef's Kitchen