Twelve Superfoods Salad

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"There’s so much healthiness going on in this salad that I like to think of it as a miracle worker. I worked 12 of my favorite superfoods into the salad: kale, blueberries, grapes, dried cherries, quinoa, sunflower seeds, walnuts, edamame, oranges (orange juice), olive oil, garlic, and Greek yogurt. The dressing is light, zippy, slightly creamy, and is made with the final four ingredients listed. I love ‘kitchen sink’ salads. The more the merrier when it comes to flavor, texture, and variety. I love the fresh blueberries and sweet juicy grapes with kale which is more bitter. There’s chewy and tart dried cherries, crunchy sunflower seeds and walnuts, and the quinoa and edamame add protein and a satisfying heartiness. The cheese adds a savory element and balances the sweet fruit...."

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup dry quinoa, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup frozen edamame, cooked according to package directions
1/2 bunch curly kale (about 4 to 5 cups), chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces with thick ribs removed
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped if necessary (dried cranberries may be substituted)
1/3 cup feta, goat, or parmesan cheese, crumbled or shredded
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (I used unsalted)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (I used unsalted)
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1 heaping tablespoon Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat, sour cream may be substituted)
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