Name: Quinoa and Kale Fall Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch Kale; 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries; 1 cup Cooked Quinoa (rainbow or white); 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds; 2 tbsp Shredded Parmesan Cheese

This past year has taught us a lot about the importance of self-care and wellness. For so long, we let our health go by the wayside because we believed in the lie, “Hustling = dreams come true.” After many late nights and full mental break downs, we realized the importance of fueling our bodies with quality ingredients and our minds with purposeful information. With that, we’ve been on the hunt for healthier recipes, and we’re excited to share our Quinoa and Kale Fall Salad.

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Quinoa & Kale Fall Salad

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The Secret to Serving this Salad

#HostfulHack: Prepare ahead of time. Salads are a simple way to spend less time in the kitchen the day of a dinner party. Prepare this Quinoa and Kale Fall Salad the day before and store in a seal container in the refrigerator.

How to Serve Quinoa & Kale Fall Salad

We love adding different natural elements to our tablescapes. Rather than plating the fall salad into a salad bowl, opt for a wooden decorate bowl (we found ours in the home decor section of Target), place paper towels in the bottom of the bowl and fill with your pre-made salad. Once dinner is complete, simply wipe down the bowl and reuse as decoration on your favorite shelf!

The Perfect Toppings

Want to complete your fall salad with the perfect toppings? Here are some of our favorites to top it off:

Dried Cranberries
Sliced Almonds
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Walnuts
Sliced Apples
Sliced Pears
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How to Make Quinoa & Kale Fall Salad

What You’ll Need

To create this simple recipe, you’ll need the following:

How to Prepare

Quinoa and Kale Fall Salad Recipe - The Busy Bee

Cook Quinoa according to package instructions. While Quinoa is simmering, remove the Kale leaves from the stem and chop. Wash the lettuce well. Mix in all ingredients and sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste. Pour dressing into a gravy bowl and serve together.