if you're trying to make meal prep more exciting this winter, how about this orange cranberry quinoa salad with @athenosfeta? 🍊🍴 #athenospartner get all of the best tastes & textures with this one—crunchy pistachios, salty Athenos feta crumbles, sweet cranberries, and the most delish orange shallot vinaigrette!! enjoy it on its own or add your favorite protein on top for an easy lunch you can eat cold 👏 serves 4: orange shallot vinaigrette: * 1/2 small shallot, minced (about 2 tbsp) * 2 tbsp orange zest * juice of one orange (about 1⁄4 cup) * 1/3 cup olive oil * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar * 1 tbsp dijon mustard * 3 tbsp maple syrup * 1/2 tsp salt * 1/2 tsp black pepper * 1/2 tsp garlic powder quinoa salad: * 4 heaping cups de-stemmed & chopped kale + olive oil & salt for massaging * 3 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup dry) * 1 orange, peeled with slices cut into cubes (optional for this recipe) * 1/2 cup dried cranberries * 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped * 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill * 3/4 cup Athenos feta crumbles begin by massaging the chopped kale in olive oil and salt in a large mixing bowl and let sit for at least 10 minutes to break down. make the vinaigrette by mixing all of the ingredients together in a jar or small mixing bowl. once the kale has broken down a bit, add the cooked quinoa to the bowl, followed by all of the vinaigrette, oranges, cranberries, pistachios, dill, and feta. use salad tongs to mix everything together so all ingredients are evenly dispersed, then serve immediately or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. find Athenos feta at your local grocer! head to their website and use their store locator 💕 #FoodNeedsFeta #AthenosFeta #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealprepping #healthylunchideas #saladrecipe #quinoasalad #kalesalad