Classic Kale Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of kale, de-stemmed and ripped into bite size pieces

• 2 medium very ripe avocados

• 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice (should be juice from 1 large lemon)

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 cup quinoa (or can sub any hearty grain like farro or wild rice)

• 1/4 cup diced red onion

• 1/4 cup of shredded carrots

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves

• 1/4 cup shredded purple cabbage

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Method:

1. Cook quinoa as directed. Cool and set aside.

2. Wash kale, rip into bite size pieces, and place in a large mixing bowl.

3. Cut avocados in half; remove pit. Scoop the avocado meat into the bowl with the kale.

4. Using your hands, massage avocados into the kale shreds (use a grabbing motion to squeeze the avocado and kale leaves so they become moist and dense).

5. In a separate small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make dressing.

6. Pour dressing over kale and mix together with a spoon until well combined.

7. Add in quinoa and veggies. Voila!