Quinoa & Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bunches curly kale, destemmed and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 avocado, cubed (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.

2. 2

   Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top and massage dressing into leaves for a couple of minutes (using your hands) until kale is broken down.

3. 3

   Add cooked quinoa, raisins, almonds, peppers, and avocado. Toss to combine.