Quinoa and Kale Salad

This Quinoa and Kale Salad will be a staple for my summer salads. It is extremely easy to make and does not have mayonnaise so it will hold up longer for a summer get together.  Quinoa is gluten free. 



Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 5 cups chopped kale
• 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions


Most boxed quinoa is pre-rinsed, if not rinse 1 cup of quinoa in cold water.


Put quinoa into your rice cooker and add 2 cups water. Let cook until done (about 15 minutes)


While quinoa is cooking heat sautee pan to Med-High. Saute onions and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until soft. Stir in kale and saute until it is bright green


Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Stir all ingredients together and chill. 


Makes 8 servings.


Next time I make this I will add in some diced or cherry tomatoes.