Autumn Kale Apple and Quinoa Salad

Step 1

Cook quinoa and cool: Cook quinoa according to directions on package and cool completely.

Step 2

Whisk dressing ingredients: While quinoa is cooling, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon and salt in a jar or bowl.

Step 3

Pour 3/4 dressing over kale, chill: Add kale to a salad bowl, whisk dressing once more then pour 3/4 of the dressing over kale and toss until kale is evenly coated. Cover bowl and chill 15 minutes (adding the dressing and letting it rest helps soften kale a bit).

Step 4

Toss in remaining mix-ins and dressing: Remove salad from refrigerator, add apples, quinoa, walnuts and cranberries. Pour remaining dressing over salad then toss. Add goat cheese and toss just lightly.

Step 5

Serve or store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 hours (see notes).