Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 5 cups chopped curly kale
  • 1/2 tsp healthy oil ((avocado, olive, etc...))
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups frozen sweet corn ((Steam if frozen or sauté if using fresh from the cob))
  • 1 cup frozen edamame
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped (any color))
  • 2-4 TBSP green onion
  • additional salt and pepper (to taste if desired)
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil ((olive oil works great too))
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBSP fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instruction

  • First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa! Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • While the quinoa cooks, wash and dry your chopped kale (I use my trusty salad spinner) and massage with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt for extra-tender kale that tastes GREAT! Toss kale with shredded carrot, bell pepper, and green onion in a large bowl.
  • Next steam edamame and corn per package instructions and set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing, combine all the ingredients listed in a small bowl and whisk together. Additionally you can add all the ingredients to a lidded mason jar and shake well.
  • Once your quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste.  For a chilled salad, allow the quinoa, edamame and corn to chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. For a room temperature salad, simply set aside to cool off slightly and then add to the rest of your veggies.
  • Ready to eat? Pour half dressing over salad and mix well. Allow friends/family to add additional dressing to taste.