Quinoa Kale Salad

By contessawannabe

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 2 Roma plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil. Cover and turn down to simmer for
12-15 minutes, until water is absorbed.
In sauté pan, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil on medium high. Add
chopped garlic, diced onions and cook for 2 minutes before adding
diced tomatoes. Add chopped kale and cover for 1-2 minutes or until
kale is wilted.
Transfer cooked quinoa to large bowl. Drizzle quinoa with remaining
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add kale mixture and gently toss.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
to taste. Toss again and serve.