Kale, Quinoa & Apple Salad
ACTIVE TIME: 15 min TOTAL TIME: 15 min
Fresh apples bring crisp, sweet flavor, and the kale breaks down when it’s massaged with the dressing. Nuts, fennel and quinoa add more layers of texture, while blue cheese lends a savory note.
2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon pure maple syrup½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground pepper¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil1 large bunch curly kale, stemmed and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)2 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples, unpeeled, roughly chopped1 medium fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced (3 cups)2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature or chilled½ cup slivered almonds, toasted⅓ cup dried cherries¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
1. Whisk vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking until…
