This quinoa power bowl packs in as much color as it does flavor! Vegan, plant powered, high in fiber, and antioxidants, this salad is made with simple ingredients plus a delicious homemade pomegranate vinaigrette (recipe below). The pomegranate juice boosts your antioxidant intake, and also gives the vinaigrette a sweet and savory flavor profile that pairs so nicely with the apples and Brussels. Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS:

SALAD:

  • 3 cups of kale
  • 1 cup of quinoa, cooked
  • 5 cups of apples, chopped
  • 5 cups of roasted Brussels sprouts
  • 1/3 cup of watermelon radish, chopped
  • ¼ cup of golden raisins
  • ¼ cup sesame honey cashews (or any nut/seed)

DRESSING:

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1/3 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
  • ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil

Combine ingredients into a mason jar. Shake well before serving.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a bowl, add the kale. Dress with the pomegranate vinaigrette. Toss.
  2. Combine the remaining ingredients and toss in between.