Kale and brussels slaw with quinoa –Are you ready to whip up a dish that’s as vibrant as your personality and as nutritious as your mom’s love? Let me introduce you to the Kale and Quinoa Salad! This salad is not just for rabbits; it’s a delightful concoction that will make you feel like you’re eating health food while you’re actually just having a party on your plate. Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the world of greens and grains!
Kale and Quinoa Salad
First up, feast your eyes on this beauty!
Now that you’ve admired the masterpiece, here come the ingredients you’ll need to recreate this culinary work of art:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 4 cups kale, chopped and stems removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (if you’re feeling fancy)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Now that you’ve got your ingredients assembled, let’s get down to business with these simple instructions:
- Start by rinsing that quinoa like it just got caught in the rain! Put it in a pot with water or broth and bring it to a boil. Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover it, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until it’s fluffy and the water is absorbed. It’s like magic!
- While the quinoa is doing its thing, take that kale and give it a massage. Yes, you heard that right! Grab the chopped kale and drizzle a little olive oil and a pinch of salt on it. Massage it for a minute or two until it’s tender. It’s like giving your greens the spa treatment they never knew they needed!
- In a big bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, massaged kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Toss it all together like you’re at a dance party, being careful not to spill any.
- For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour it over the salad and toss everything to coat. Now you’ve really got yourself a salad!
Finally, serve that beauty up in a bowl, and get ready for the compliments from friends or maybe just your grateful self. Remember, a salad a day keeps the cravings away, well, sort of! Enjoy!
