Recipe: Kale and Quinoa Salad

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.