Fall Quinoa, Apple & Kale Salad

Ingredients

• null 1 cup RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa
• null 1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
• null 3 cups kale, de-stemmed and finely chopped
• null 1/2 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
• null 1/4 cup dried cherries
• null 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
• null 3 tbsp feta
• null 1 small shallot, finely minced
• null 3 tbsp olive oil
• null 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• null 1 tbsp maple syrup
• null 1/2 tsp salt
• null 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.
2. Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with a few drops of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage with hands for 1 minute until the leaves are darken and soften.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
4. Add quinoa, kale, apple, squash, cherries, walnuts, and shallot to a large bowl. Toss with dressing until evenly coated. Sprinkle with feta.