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Kale + Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch of kale washed thoroughly
  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber diced into 1/4in pieces
  • 2 Lemons juiced (be sure to remove seeds!)
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • If you bought dry quinoa, follow the cooking instructions and prep it before handling the kale.
  • If you bought precooked quinoa, go ahead and follow the instructions, but be sure to open the bags immediately to release some of the steam.
  • Wash kale thoroughly. This is the ONLY reason I dislike kale. It takes an extra-conscientious cleaning, which takes extra time. Fear not, it's worth it.
  • Break off the leaf away from the thick stem. It helps to use the veins as a guide to how close to get to the stem. Too close will result in fibrous and tough leaves. No bueno.
  • Once you've done the laborious task, it's all downhill from here. Ready?
  • Mix all the ingredients together. Eat up knowing that this is a guilt-free dish!