Autumn Kale Salad

Not all salads are created equal!

My salad creations are ALWAYS nutrient-dense, delicious, satisfying and will actually help you meet your health goals!

This is the perfect salad to add your protein-dense source (tofu, chicken or any lean meat) on top of to make this a complete balanced meal.

I hope you will try it.

🧡Autumn Kale Salad🧡

**Cook 1/2 cup of dried quinoa (according to package directions)

~ then in a bowl add & toss:

1 large sweet potato, peeled & chopped small

2 tbsp olive oil/avocado oil

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp salt

~ Put on roasting sheet. I like using parchment paper on top.

~ Roast in your oven at 400 degrees for 20 min. or until sweet potato is cooked

🧡THE DRESSING🧡

1 garlic clove

Zest & juice of a whole lemon

2-3 tbsp tahini

2-3 tbsp water (start with less)

1-2 tbsp maple syrup

1/4 tsp of salt (or to taste)

~ Blend together with immersion blender or blender.

In a big bowl add:

~ 1 large bunch of kale, washed & chopped small

~ Cooked quinoa

~ Add dressing and toss til all of the kale is coated with all the yummy goodness from the dressing🧡

When the potatoes are done roasting, top your kale with them.

~ Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds

~ 1/4 cup dried cranberries

~ Toss and ENJOY 😊

~ This salad is good til the next day. As the kale will hold and not become soggy.

ENJOY!

Jeanne xo