Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds

Kale buds, also called kale raab or kale florets, taste delicious and can be found at farmer's markets. They make a wonderful addition to quinoa or other grain salads. If you have kale flowers, add them as garnish for an extra pretty salad.

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

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced and zested
• 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

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.