Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Sesame Dressing
By Judy Kim

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
The addictive dressing on this salad is about to become one of your mainstays.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro, divided
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. honey
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. kale, chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Directions
- Step 1Cook quinoa according to package instructions. In a mixing bowl, add sesame seeds, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil and honey, and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2In a large mixing bowl, toss together kale and half of dressing. Massage kale with your hands for 2 minutes. Add onion, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, quinoa and more dressing, if desired.
- Step 3Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
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