Quinoa and Kale Salad

 

Ingredients:

1 cup Quinoa, boiled

8 oz kale

1 medium orange carrot, julienned

1 medium purple carrot, julienned

1 medium red onion, chopped

2 medium cucumber, chopped

1/2 cup pomegranate

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 

1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped

2 tbsp green onions, chopped

Dressing:

 2 tbsp olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine strainer before transferring in a pot. Add 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes in a medium high heat.

2. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes more, covered, then transfer to a strainer to remove some of the liquid by pressing it with a spoon. Set aside.

3. Wash the kale thoroughly, run through your fingers on each leaves down the stem and discard the rough kale stems. Roughly chop the kale then add a drizzle of olive oil, massage it with your hands for 2 minutes to remove the roughness of the leaves.

4. Add the remaining salad ingredients, toss until combined. then add the dressing. Season to taste.