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5 from 2 votes

Kale Quinoa "Superfoods" Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 -4

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 3 cups chopped Kale ribs removed and "massaged" (instructions below)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
  • cup fresh blueberries
  • cup edamame frozen shelled, thawed
  • cup garbanzo beans
  • ½ cup carrots grated or shredded
  • ½ cup cherry or plum tomatoes
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries Craisins
  • ¼ cup pepitas

For "Massaging" Kale

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or 2 packets Truvia

Instructions

  • De-stem the kale and tear or chop into bite size pieces. Place the kale, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon sea salt, into a large mixing bowl. "Massage" the kale ( with your fingertips) for approx. 3-5 min. This process helps to tenderize the kale, making it softer and sweeter.
  • Add the remaining salad ingredients and toss to mix.

Dressing

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to mason or covered glass jar. Shake to mix and emulsify the ingredients. ( or whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until mixed thoroughly).
  • Dress the salad & enjoy this super healthy, superfoods salad.