Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 small cloves of garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups kale leaves * (cut into thin strips)
• 2 cups cooked quinoa (white, red, or tricolor quinoa would all work)
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ((15 oz.))
• 1 head of broccoli (chopped into small pieces)
• 1 avocado (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup pomegranate arils (or dried cranberries)
• 1 cup sliced almond (lightly toasted)
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the salad dressing: Place all the ingredients in a bowl and give it a whisk.

2. 2

   To make the salad: Place kale leaves in a large salad bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing over it. Using tongs (or clean hands) incorporate/massage the dressing into leaves for 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add in the quinoa, chickpeas, broccoli, avocado, and pomegranate arils. Drizzle it with the rest of the dressing and give it a gentle toss using tongs.

4. 4

   Top it off with sliced almonds and feta cheese (if using). Toss and serve.