Kale and Quinoa Crunch Salad

This kale and quinoa crunch salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The quinoa provides a hearty base, while the kale, celery, carrots, and red onion add crunch and freshness. The walnuts and almonds add a nutty flavor and a bit of texture. The salad is dressed with a simple olive oil dressing, which helps to bring all the flavors together.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a healthy and satisfying salad to take for lunch. I wanted something that was easy to make, but also packed with flavor. I started with a base of quinoa, and then added in a variety of vegetables and nuts to give it some crunch and texture. I finished it off with a simple olive oil dressing, and the result was a salad that was both delicious and nutritious.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, kale, celery, carrots, red onion, walnuts, and almonds.

Why It Works

• The quinoa provides a hearty base for the salad, while the kale, celery, carrots, and red onion add crunch and freshness.
• The walnuts and almonds add a nutty flavor and a bit of texture.
• The olive oil dressing helps to bring all the flavors together.