This Winter Kale Salad from Discover Great Veg is a perfect balance of textures and flavours, packed with superfoods to fuel your day. With crunchy walnuts, sweet apple slices, creamy avocado, and earthy beetroot, every bite is a delight. The zesty mustard dressing ties everything together beautifully, while the quinoa and butter beans make it satisfying and protein-rich. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a speedy lunch or a light dinner. Why not give it a go and enjoy a healthy twist on your mealtime routine?
Prep: 10 minutes
Cooks: 15-20 minutes
INGREDIENTS – Serves 2
50g quinoa
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp wholegrain mustard 15g
1⁄2 x 180g pack Kale
400g can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 red apple, cored and sliced
50g walnuts, chopped
1 ripe avocado, sliced 100g
80g cooked beetroot, cut into wedges
METHOD
Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions, drain and run under cold water.
Meanwhile, whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard, season to taste. Massage the dressing into the kale in a large bowl until softened slightly. Add in the butter beans, apple, walnuts, avocado and beetroot.
Stir in the quinoa to serve.
Cooking tip: Make kale crisps with the remaining bag of kale, great as a healthy snack.