Dress It Up Dressing: Kale Red Quinoa Salad
Do you love quinoa, but you aren't sure how to use it in a recipe? Here’s a little inspiration from our friends at Dress It Up Dressing—a woman-owned, certified B-Corp with a line of six olive oil-based salad dressings.
*This recipe originally appeared on Dress It Up Dressing's website in this post.
Say hello to our new favorite chopped salad that just happens to feature two superfoods: kale and quinoa! This salad pops with complex flavors and textures— plus it is healthy, filling, and delicious.
The secret to making raw kale really tasty is to massage it, this tenderizes the kale, and breaks down its fibrous nature creating a really delicious dish.
SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Quinoa offers a rich and nutty taste with a hearty texture creating an incredible base to layer on. The Quinoa Kale Salad is tossed in the light and vibrant Apple Cider Vinaigrette, giving a fresh and tangy taste.
Here’s a salad that’s beautifully fresh, saves well for meals throughout the week, and pairs well with many proteins.
Ingredients
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1 can of corn (or two fresh cobs)
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1 yellow pepper
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3 stalks of celery
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⅓ cup of dried cherries
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½ cabbage
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1 large bushel or bag of kale
Cooking Instructions
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Follow stovetop cooking instructions for 1 cup of SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Quinoa
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De-stem the kale, chop, and massage until you feel like the leaves start to loosen
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Chop celery and yellow pepper
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Shred the cabbage – either green or purple
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Slice the corn off the cob
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In a big bowl mix all the ingredients together and toss with the Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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Serve fresh or keep for meal prep throughout the week
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Optional: add additional apple cider vinegar for additional tang or add fresh blueberries for pops of creamy flavor
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