Massaged Kale topped w/ Quinoa and Summer Delights
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2.5 cups of water
- 3 handfuls kale leaves, chopped bite size
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 pieces of roasted bell peppers (store-bought)
- 1 tbsp herb de provence
- salt to taste
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey mustard
- a pinch of salt
Directions:
- Add dressing ingredients in a jar, and shake to combine. Set aside.
- Massage kale with balsamic vinegar for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to “merry” flavors.
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Water should be enough to cover quinoa. Throw in quinoa and cook on medium heat between 7-8 minutes. Remove access water (if any), fluff quinoa with a fork, put on a lid and turn off heat to cook off remaining moisture. Click to read more on how to prep quinoa.
- Once quinoa is cool, toss it with mango, tomatoes, bell peppers, herb de provence, kale, salt and dressing.
- Serve room temperature or cold.
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I didn’t end it there. This salad was missing something. A little more texture and protein to have it as an entree.
And finally it dawned to me – TOFU! Let me tell you, it was a good decision 🙂
The only difference in this recipe is that I subbed out mango for broccoli, added pan seared tofu and some cashews for crunch!
What are your summer meal/ingredient inspirations?