Gluten-Free Quinoa, Kale and Berry Salad
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: May 31, 2016

Gluten-free quinoa, kale and berry salad is a guilt-free summer meal you can devour all season long.  Not only is this salad easy to put together but it's beautiful to boot.  A bed of baby kale is topped with quinoa, feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds and summer berries add a splash of color.  If you are looking to boost your protein, you can serve this salad with fish or chicken.  I am always looking for delicious way to eat healthy and quinoa, kale and berry salad is a definite winner.
Gluten-Free Quinoa, Kale and Berry Salad
Ingredients:
For the salad:
	2 cups baby kale
	1 cup quinoa
	1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
	1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
	1 pint blueberries
	1 pint raspberries
	1 pint blackberries
For the vinaigrette:
	2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
	2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
	1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
	pinch of sugar
	2 tsp chia seeds
	kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
	Step 2: in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil.  Add the sugar, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.  Mix in chia seeds.
Step 3: Arrange the salad. In a large bowl, add the kale.  Top with cooked quinoa, feta cheese and almonds.  Add the vinaigrette and toss lightly.  Garnish with berries.
*Note: Do not toss the salad until just before serving.  Kale is a sturdy green so the leaves are less prone to wilting but the berries are more fragile.