High Protein Onion, Quinoa and Kale Salad

A high protein salad, like this Onion, Quinoa and Kale version, can power you through a long day and help recover from your most intense workout sessions!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon honey Dijon mustard
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups tri-color quinoa, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 3 cups chopped kale, ribs removed and discarded
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 red skinned apple, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

For the Dressing

• 1 Whisk the vinegar with the oil, lemon juice, honey and mustard until well combined. Set aside.

For the Salad

• 1 Bring the broth and quinoa to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed. Cool completely.
• 2 In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Cool completely.
• 3 In a large bowl toss onion, kale, chicken, apple, salt, and pepper with prepared dressing. Stir in the cooled quinoa. Makes 6 Servings.