Quinoa Kale Salad with Raisins and Almonds

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Source: The Kansas City Star- Jill Wendholt Silva

Serves 8 people

Categories: Salad-Slaw- dressings

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • # Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Salad:
  • 6 cups Tuscan kale, ribs removed
  • 3 cups romaine
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Set aside and allow the dressing flavor to meld and the shallots to soften for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Tear the kale and romaine into bite-size pieces and place in a salad bowl. Add quinoa, raisins and almonds and toss gently. Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

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