Superfood Cheese Salad

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Step by Step

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

THE SALAD

  • Half a packet Quinoa (cooked according to pack instructions)
  • 1 can drained chickpeas
  • 1 pack washed and trimmed curly kale shredded (make sure any thick ribs removed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons red grapes halved
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries

THE DRESSING

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Rind and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove finely crushed
  • 1 dessertspoon honey
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

THE TOPPING

  • 120g crumbled Caerphilly or grated Cheddar
  • 1 heaped tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • 1 heaped tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoons chopped walnuts

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

  1. Add all prepared salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl
  2. Place all dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake vigorously, season to taste and shake again. (dressing can be prepared in advance and kept in fridge for 3 days)
  3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently in the bowl
  4. Sprinkle over seeds and nuts, gently mix together
  5. Arrange in serving bowl or platter and scatter cheese over the top
  6. Serve immediately

Which Cheese should I buy for this?