Kale Quinoa Salad with Apples and Pomegranate
6 cups Chopped Italian Kale (or any variety)
¼ cup Tri-colored quinoa (or any variety)
¼ cup Fresh pomegranate seeds
½ Sweet apple, sliced
¼ cup Slivered Almonds
½ cup Durant Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup Durant Pomegranate Vinegar
1 tsp Dried mint leaves
2 tsp Whole grain or dijon mustard
2 tbsp Honey, warmed (sub brown rice syrup to keep vegan)
Salt
Black Pepper
PAIRED WITH: Durant "Lark" Sauvignon Blanc
1
Prepare quinoa according to your package directions, you may prepare more and use it in another dish. If preparing for salad, you’ll need ¼ cup quinoa (rinsed) and cooked in ½ cup of water. Prepare and let cool.
2
Remove kale from stems, roughly chop, and clean. After cleaning and drying, drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and massage gently, set aside.
3
Combine all your ingredients for your dressing in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously to combine and create an emulsified dressing.
4
Combine your cooled quinoa and kale together and toss with ⅓ cup of your dressing. Plate mixture and top with apples, pomegranate seeds, and almonds. Drizzle additional dressing if desired or serve on the side.
