Walnut, Grape & Kale Quinoa Salad with White Balsamic Dressing

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Grapes
  • 2 cups Kale
  • 1 1/2 Pears

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup White balsamic vinegar

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Walnuts

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1 1/2 pears, chopped
• 1 cup halved grapes
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

• Cook the quinoa according to the package.
• Once cooked, let cool.
• Dressing: Meanwhile, mix the vinegar with the garlic powder, dijon, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until mixed. Set aside.
• Toss with the kale, pears, grapes, pecans and blue cheese crumbles. Toss with the dressing.
• Serve immediately or place in a air tight container and let chill in the fridge.