Sunday, September 23, 2012
Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad
Yeah, I know, summer is over, but peaches and nectarines are still at the farmer's market for a few more weeks.
Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad
* 1/2 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped
* 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
* 1/4 can of kidney beans
* 1/2 peach, diced
* 1/2 nectarine, diced
* 1 medium beet, roasted and diced
* 1 scallion, sliced
* 1 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
* 2 T creamy avocado dressing (recipe below)
Toss all ingredients together.
Serves 1. About 475 calories.
Creamy Avocado Dressing
* 1 small avocado
* 1/4 cup lowfat yogurt or lowfat buttermilk
* 1 T white wine vinegar
* 4 T fresh herbs (I used parsley and cilantro)
* 4 T water
Blend all ingredients together. Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
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