"Berries in a Salad make me happy. And this Power Salad sort of makes me ecstatic. Loaded with sweet Blackberries, Kale, Quinoa, Toasted Almonds, Avocado and Feta Crumbles and tossed with a zippy Lemon Vinaigrette, it’s loaded with flavor and tons of nutrients. Raise your fork to this one🍴🙌"
Blackberry Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Details
Prep time 10mins
Cook time 35mins
Serves or Makes: 3-4
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For the Vinaigrette
- 1/ 2 cup olive oil
- 1/ 4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/ 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/ 4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 6 cups kale, tightly packed, chopped, stems removed
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/ 2 cup toasted almonds
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/ 2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and black pepper, To taste
Method
Step 1
To make the vinaigrette: Add all ingredients to a jar and shake until emulsified.
Step 2
To make the salad: Place kale in a large salad serving bowl. Drizzle a little vinaigrette over the kale, toss to combine and massage vinaigrette into leaves, until kale has desired tenderness.
Step 3
Add the rest of ingredients to kale and toss to combine. Add as much vinaigrette as you want. Season with salt and pepper.