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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Kale and Quinoa Salad
Difficulty Beginner
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 3 cup kale (stems removed and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.

  2. In a large bowl, massage the kale with olive oil and lemon juice for a few minutes to soften it.

  3. Add the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and pine nuts to the kale.

  4. Season with salt and pepper, and toss everything together. Serve chilled.