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Who needs more greens in their life?? I know I do. This Orange Almond Kale & Quinoa Salad is a new favorite of mine and it was super easy! Thinly sliced kale, quinoa, avocado, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and green onions are all tossed up in a Sesame Miso dressing thats 100% drinkable might I add.
Simply add all salad ingredients to a bowl and toss it up! I decided to serve with pan-seared Salmon, but you could always add shredded rotisserie chicken and it would make for a perfect lunch meal prep! Since this salad is made with Kale, it stays good in the fridge for a couple of days and won’t be soggy. BONUS.
I hope you enjoy!!
PrintOrange Almond Kale & Quinoa Salad
Orange Almond Kale and Quinoa Salad with Avocado – Kale salad tossed with a creamy sesame miso dressing. My favorite lunch salad! Also a great dinner starter salad or entree salad served with pan seared salmon or grilled chicken.
- Yield: 4-5 1x
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 c quinoa
- 2 c water
- 1 bunch of green onions, sliced
- 1 large haas avocado, cubed
- 1– 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1– 2 oz package sliced almonds
Dressing:
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1/3 c rice wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 T miso paste
- 2 T sesame oil
- 1 T agave nectar (or honey)
- 1 T soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add quinoa and water to a medium sized sauce pan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid has absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Set aside to cool.
- Add all dressing ingredients to your blender; blend until smooth and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, green onions, oranges, almonds, avocado, and quinoa.
- Toss with dressing and serve! *See notes
Notes:
*Salad will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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