Kale Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

1 c quinoa, not cooked

2 c water

1/2 tsp salt

2-3 handful of kale, stem removed

1 c cherry tomatoes

1 c cucumber, cubed

1/2 c mozzarella cheese balls or cubed

Dressing:

1 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. Olive oil

Dash of salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the quinoa - 

Wash quinoa with running water. In a pot, put 2 cups of water, washed quinoa & 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to boil & simmer in low-medium heat for 15-20 mins. Set aside for 5 mins off the heat.

Blanch kale - 

In a medium or large pot, boil water (approximate 1 gallon). While boiling, put the kale and let it cook for a 15 - 20 seconds. Remove the kale and put under running cold water for few seconds to stop the cooking process of the kale. Drain and set aside. 

Do the dressing - 

Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper. Set aside.

Assemble the salad - 

In a salad bowl, add blanched kale, cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber & cheese. Add the dressing & toss carefully. 

Enjoy! ^_^.

❤️L

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Hubby's favorite side dish! (And mine as well!) :) 

It's very quick and easy salad. Best during summer but also good all year-round. Serve cold (recommended) or room temperature. 

Ingredients:

Sliced fresh cucumber

Chopped fresh tomatoes

Sliced fresh onions

Dash of apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar of your choice)

Few drops of extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Direction:

1. Whisk vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.

2. Add cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Toss to coat.

Enjoy! 😋

L.