QUINOA WITH GREENS, BEETS, WALNUTS AND FETA – A BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY, DELICIOUS DINNER

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Made with kale, toasted walnuts and a balsamic dressing – this salad is a power house salad.  Be prepared to love it, even if you don’t love brussels sprouts or kale.  I think you’ll agree after you make this salad that this is the best healthy salad ever!  It’s full of healthy ingredients – beets, brussels sprouts, quinoa, kale, shallots and feta! It would be great as a side to simply grilled salmon or chicken, or on its own as a light vegetarian dinner.

Roast the beets with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Pink Himalayan Sea Salt.

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Cook quinoa according to package directions with vegetable or chicken broth.

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Trim the brussels sprouts and slice.

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Thinly slice the shallots.

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Remove the stems from the kale and cut into pieces.

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Saute shallots in olive oil and add brussels sprouts.

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Add kale and cook until kale is wilted.

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The walnuts are sauteed with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar.

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The finished salad is beautiful – full of color and it just looks healthy!

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This salad is well worth the time and is very good left over!

I would love to know what you think!!  Leave your comments in the box below!

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