Winter Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Winter Kale Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of quinoa
• 1 bundle of kale
• 1 cup of pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup of walnuts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Salt and pepper to taste 

• Rinse and soak the quinoa. Add 1/2 cup of water to a small saucepan, add quinoa. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 13 minutes (you may need to add more water). Remove from heat keeping the quinoa covered and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes then fluff quinoa with a fork.
• Steam kale separately and then in a large bowl mix together the kale, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts (optional: dry roast walnuts)
• For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing over the salad and toss together until coated. Top with additional pomegranates, and walnuts as desired, serve and enjoy!  (source: eatyourselfskinny. com)

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