Salmon Quinoa and Kale Salad

I'm still rolling along with some of the healthy recipes, don't abandon me there's chocolate coming soon! But if you made one of those resolution things for nought-16, stick this tasty kale salad on your lunch rotation.

The quantities are very loosey goosey so don't be shy to taste and tweak the recipe as you're making it. Any grain could be switched for the quinoa, spinach for kale or green onions for red onions.

But let's stick to what's on the screen. I've noticed that salmon and chicken are always popular ingredients for people to cook with. Both are easy and full of protein, and you can roast them in advance so that all you have to do is chop them up and add them to a salad at the last minute. Kale.

I like you but you're not the first green vegetable I think about when I'm in the produce section, but I'm changing and I think a few more dates are needed before I really fall in love with you. Until then, I'll keep sneaking you into other things like salads and wraps.

There's a few steps to this salad but you can start a day ahead and then all you need to do on the day is put it together. Don't worry too much about cooking the salmon perfectly because it's going to be crumbled up and mixed in amongst the rest of the ingredients.

This ain't no salmon cooking skill test.

The dressing is a simple lemon juice, mustard and vinegar mixture with some (a good tablespoon) of minced garlic. Mix that with some awesome extra virgin olive oil and add it to the salad in small quantities.

I don't think you'll use it all, but it'll keep and can be used on something else. Salad dressings are so simple to make and they'll free up some space in your fridge doors from store-bought bottles.

If you have any of this salad leftover you were probably at the wrong party, but throw it in a container and it'll be perfect for a quick lunch the next day.

Let me know if you make this or any of my recipes by leaving a comment or tagging me on Instagram (@foodnessgracious) it makes me happy to see your creations.

A fresh and protein-packed super salad full of quinoa, roasted salmon and fresh steamed kale. Toss with a garlic and lemon dressing and garnished with capers.