If you're looking for a healthier side dish to contribute to the table this Thanksgiving, I've got you covered! This salad is a perfect complement to a traditional Thanksgiving meal or on its own as an entree.
Ingredients:
1 large bunch kale chopped
1 C cooked quinoa
1/2 large honey crisp apple
1/3 C dried cranberries
1/3 C crumbled goat cheese or feta
1/2 C any variety of sliced almonds, pepitas, chopped walnuts or glazed pecans
Dressing
1/4 C extra virgin olive oil (I recommend a high quality evoo for dressings)
3 T apple cider vinegar
2 T maple syrup
1 T dijon mustard
1/4t each salt and pepper
Instructions:
Prepare quinoa and chop salad greens and apple
combine all ingredients in a large bowl
To prepare the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients and either shake (in covered bottle) or whisk in a bowl to emulsify
Dress salad and toss to combine
Notes:
- Serves 4-6 as a side dish or 3 as an entree.
- Baby spinach, Baby kale or shredded brussel sprouts may be substituted
-Any type of unseasoned, cooked quinoa will work
Enjoy!
-KK
