Ingredients for - Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds

1. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
2. Leek, thinly sliced 1 small
3. Kale buds, flowers removed for garnish 20
4. Lemon, juiced and zested ½
5. Cooked quinoa 2 cups
6. Lemon-flavored olive oil 2 tablespoons
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds

1 . Stage

Heat olive olive in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook, stirring often, until leek has softened without browning, 3 to 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add kale buds and lemon zest. Cook and stir until kale buds are wilted and just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Do not let them brown. Mix in lemon juice and remove from heat. Allow to cool.

3 . Stage

In a bowl toss quinoa, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Mix in leek and kale buds; toss to combine. Garnish with kale flowers. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature before serving.