Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe

Everyone feels like they should be eating more kale, but when raw its a bit of a struggle sometimes. There are a number of recipes for kale salads where the instructions call for massaging each kale leaf with olive oil to wilt them and make them less tough. You can also serve it with a hot cooked grain, so that the heat of the grain wilts the kale somewhat, but leaves it with some texture so that it has presence in the dish. These kinds of grain dishes can be served hot, warm, room temperature, even cold. They are super portable, so make great lunches throughout the week. Try other grains, such as farro, barley, sorghum, or couscous. If you didnt have the time or inclination to spread out the dressed grain salad on a baking sheet to finish cooling, you can skip the step. It just allows the quinoa to cool more evenly, and eliminates the possibility of the salad being a bit sticky or gummy.