Kale Quinoa Salad
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Recipe courtesy of Vital Proteins – https://www.vitalproteins.com/blogs/recipes/kale-quinoa-salad
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, diced
- 3-4 Large handfuls kale
- 1 C. Broccoli
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 C. Cooked quinoa
- 1 C. Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Scoop Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Dressing)
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil (Dressing)
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice (Dressing)
Instructions
Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the kale, broccoli and seasoning. Stir then cover and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Uncover the skillet and let the heat continue cooking the veggies until tender.
Next add the cooked quinoa by gently mixing it into the sautéed veggies. Set the skillet aside.
In the meantime, make the dressing in a small bowl by mixing in one scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides with olive oil and lemon juice, whisk until collagen has completely dissolved.
Transfer the quinoa into a serving bowl then drizzle the dressing over it and add the cherry tomatoes before serving. Enjoy!
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