Superfood Salad with Quinoa and Kale

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• to taste salt and pepper

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
2. 2.While the sweet potato is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
3. 3.In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
4. 4.In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, roasted sweet potato, diced avocado, and pomegranate seeds. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFeel free to add other superfoods to this salad, such as roasted beets, chickpeas, or walnuts.
• chevron_rightTo make this salad even heartier, add some grilled chicken or tofu.