Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds

Kale buds, also called kale raab, taste delicious and can be found at farmer's markets. In this tasty recipe kale buds are combined with quinoa salad and a light lemon dressing.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 small leek, thinly sliced
• 20 kale buds, flowers removed for garnish
• 2 tablespoons lemon-flavored olive oil
• 0.5 lemon, juiced and zested

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive olive in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook, stirring often, until leek has softened without browning, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add kale buds and lemon zest. Cook and stir until kale buds are wilted and just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Do not let them brown. Mix in lemon juice and remove from heat. Allow to cool.

Step 3

In a bowl toss quinoa, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Mix in leek and kale buds; toss to combine. Garnish with kale flowers. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature before serving.