Tu B'shvat Salad

Bursting with flavor and loaded with almonds and delicious Shivas Haminim fruits, this salad brings Tu B’shvat to a new level!

Ingredients:

Salad:

½ cup quinoa (multicolored or regular), uncooked

1 cup (or more) kale leaves, chopped

¼ red onion, sliced thinly in rings

¼ cup pomegranate seeds

2 fresh or dried figs*, chopped

2 fresh or dried dates*, chopped, or ⅛ cup of raisins (optional)

¼ cup slivered almonds (Can substitute with chopped walnuts, pecans, sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds)

½ tsp salt substitute or salt to taste (optional)

*Needs to be checked for potential worms. You can soak dried fruit for a few minutes to soften.

Dressing:

¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (white or regular)

1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Optional: 1 tsp date paste or other liquid sweetener of choice

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and let cool.

2. Combine the cooled quinoa and all remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined.

3. Add desired amount of dressing and adjust to taste.

4. Divide evenly between bowls and enjoy.

Notes:

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days.

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