Kale and Quinoa Salad

This easy salad recipe is a great go-to for a hearty and fueling meal. While I love this exact recipe, the real star is the salad dressing which is so versatile and can be added to any salad you like!

 

To Make the Salad:

Wash and tear 1 bunch of kale into bite size pieces. Add a sprinkle of kosher salt and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Massage the kale with your hands until it turns a darker green.

  • Add 2 cups of pre-cooked quinoa, 3 pre-cut carrots, 1 julienned red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds to the massaged kale.
  • Toss these ingredients and add half the dressing and combine.
  • Thow the salad, as constructed thus far, in a small pan and warm over medium heat for a few minutes
  • Remove from heat and return to salad bowl, then add 1/4 cup of pepitas, 4 sliced radishes, and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Drizzle remaining dressing and mix when you serve, adding cracked black pepper, sliced avocado, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

To Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until fully incorporated. Adjust seasonings according to your taste preference.

  • 1/3 cup Olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Lemon juice
  • 4 TBS Tahini
  • 3 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes