Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing
By Leslie Blythe Grains, Salad, Salad Dressing, Side dish, Vegetarian Simmering
July 27, 2015
Kale has been deemed the number one superfood, a nutritional powerhouse. The benefits of eating kale are too numerous to list. I was recently in a supermarket and notice a whole wall of kale in the salad section. There is some sort of kale salad on almost every restaurant menu these days. Quinoa (pronounced 'keen-wah') is another superfood, which is a complete protein. It has the perfect ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and is one of the best sources of protein you can get from a plant source. By pairing these two superfoods, you've now got an explosion of nutrition, not to mention flavor!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Directions
1Put the quinoa, stock and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let it sit covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork.
2Mix the tahini, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Then stir in the kale and massage with your hands so that the kale breaks down. Next, add the onion, sunflower seeds, parsley and quinoa. Mix to combine.
Adapted from PCC Natural Markets
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