Recipe: Kale and Quinoa Salad
Kale and Quinoa Salad is packed with protein-rich foods
From the Vitality Food Feature: Kale Cuisine
I had never heard of quinoa when I was a kid, but I sure love it today. (Serves 6 to 8)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp liquid honey
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Sea salt to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa (cook according to package directions)
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, sliced or diced
- ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, chilli flakes, garlic, pepper and salt. Set aside.In a salad bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, kale, cucumber, olives, red pepper, onion, and tomatoes. Pour dressing over top and toss.
