Crunchy Quinoa and Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 200 g Quinoa
• 1 bunch Kale
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa and cook it according to package instructions. Let it cool.
2. De-stem the kale, chop it into small pieces, and massage it with your hands to soften.
3. Peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and salt.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, massaged kale, grated carrot, sliced red onion, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything to combine.
7. Divide the salad among the plates and serve.