Ingredients for the Salad:

• Kale, massaged and chopped fine (4 cups)

• Tri-Color Quinoa (1 cup cooked)

• Dried Cranberries (1/4 cup)

• Smokey Sweet Potato Fries (see instructions below)- 1

• Honey Crisp Apple (1)

• Feta Cheese (2 oz)

• Slivered Almonds (1/8 cup)

• Pumpkin Seeds (1/8 cup)

• Sunflower Seeds (1/8 cup)

• Salt & Pepper- pinch of each/ to taste.

Ingredients for the Smokey Sweet Potato Fries:

• 1 small sweet potato, cut into thin slices

• 1 teaspoon of olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon of Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning

• 1/4 teaspoon of paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley

Ingredients for the Maple Dijon Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

• Olive Oil (1/4 cup)

• Maple Syrup (2 tablespoons)

• Apple Cider Vinegar (2 tablespoons)

• Whole Grain Dijon Mustard (1 teaspoon)

• Balsamic Vinegar (1 tablespoon)

• White Wine Vinegar (1 tablespoon)

• Minced Garlic (1/2 teaspoon)

• Garlic Powder (1/2 teaspoon)

• Salt & Pepper (1/4 teaspoon of each)

• Dried Parsley (1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix together the sweet potato slices, olive oil, chili lime seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley until the sweet potato slices are evenly coated.

2. Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through. Let the sweet potato slices cool on the stove for 5 minutes before adding them to the salad.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, cooked quinoa, cranberries, feta cheese, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sweet potato fries. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. In a blender, blend together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, whole grain dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried parsley until well combined.

5. Drizzle the Maple Dijon Apple Cider Vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy!