Gluten-Free Kale, Apricot, and Quinoa Salad

This salad with quinoa, apricots, and kale is gluten-free and tastes great. It can be a light meal or a side dish. It tastes great and is full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The soft kale, sweet dried apricots, crunchy almonds, and protein-rich quinoa are all mixed together in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put the quinoa and water in a medium-sized saucepan

Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is out

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Chop the kale and put it in a large bowl

Add the dried apricots, sliced almonds, and cooked quinoa

Add honey, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to a small bowl

Use a whisk to mix them all together

Give the salad a good stir after adding the dressing

Serve right away or put in the fridge to eat later

Have fun!