This salad combines the protein-packed quinoa, antioxidant-rich blueberries, omega-3 fatty acid-filled walnuts, and the iron and calcium powerhouse, kale. It’s a delicious way to incorporate superfoods into your meal while enjoying a variety of flavors and textures. Feel free to customize the salad by adding other superfoods like avocado, pomegranate seeds, or goji berries, based on your preferences!
Summer Superfood Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Quinoa cooled
- 2 cups Kale stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese optional
Dressing
- 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sliced kale, blueberries, walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese (if using). Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the superfood quinoa salad as a refreshing and nutritious main course or as a side dish. Enjoy!