A delicious salad made with fresh summer fruit. If kale isn't your deal, use baby greens. If using kale be sure to remove the 'ribs' in the leaves and finely chop for easier eating.
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American
Keyword
easy lunch recipe, light recipe
Prep Time20minutes
Total Time20minutes
Servings4servings
AuthorLinda Spiker
Ingredients
The Salad:
3/4cupwhite quinoacooked in water according to package instructions
Cook quinoa in water according to package directions. Strain and set aside.
Wash purple kale and allow to dry.
Use a knife to cut the ribs (the thick center of the leaf) out of purple curly kale and then finely chop leaves.
Roughly shred baby kale.
Place kale, watermelon, peaches, walnuts and cranberries in a bowl or on a platter. Use a y peeler to shave pecorino on top of salad. Add cooled quinoa, dress, toss and then sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Balsamic: Place all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk.