Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed
• 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place kale in a large serving bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, shallot, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the kale; lightly massage until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Top the kale with tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, peppers, chickpeas, feta and almonds. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss before serving.

3. Bon appetit!