Quinoa Kale Salad with Raisins and Almonds
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: The Kansas City Star- Jill Wendholt Silva
Serves 8 peopleCategories: 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
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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.
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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.