Kale and Quinoa Superfood Salad

This Kale and Quinoa Superfood Salad is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Quinoa, kale, and avocado are all packed with nutrients, and the dried cranberries and nuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch. The homemade salad dressing of your choice adds the perfect finishing touch. This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover quinoa.

This recipe was inspired by a salad I had at a restaurant in San Francisco. I was so impressed by the combination of flavors and textures, and I knew I had to recreate it at home. I experimented with different ingredients and proportions until I came up with this recipe, which I think is even better than the original. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
• Homemade salad dressing of your choice

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
5. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, kale, avocado, nuts, cranberries, and feta cheese (if using).
6. Drizzle with your favorite salad dressing and toss to coat.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of quinoa, kale, and avocado provides a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
• The dried cranberries and nuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch, which helps to balance out the bitterness of the kale.
• The homemade salad dressing of your choice adds the perfect finishing touch, and allows you to customize the flavor of the salad to your liking.