Raw Massaged Kale & Quinoa Fall Salad

The sweetness of the raisins balances out the kale & the quinoa adds enough substance to make this salad a meal!

Ingredients

  • 1c quinoa, cooked
  • 1 bunch curly green kale
  • Handful of golden raisins
  • Handful of toasted pine nuts
  • Zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  1. Destem the kale and tear or chop into roughly 2" pieces and place in a large bowl
  2. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the kale
  3. Use your hands to massage the kale for a couple minutes, until it's tender but still has a little crunch
  4. Add the quinoa, raisins, toasted pine nuts and lemon zest to the bowl
  5. Add the lemon juice and drizzle with a little more olive oil and toss everything together.
  6. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.