Quinoa Salad with Kale and pine nuts, Parmesan

By djbaker720

Ingredients

• 4 tbs olive oil
• 1 small onion
• 2 cups quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 cups kale
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tea Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

in med saucepan heat 1 tbs oil over med heat. Add onion and sauute stiring freq until translucent 5min. Add quinoa and sauté stirring until
lightly toasted. 2-3 min. Add water and kale stirring to combine. Bring to simmer reduce heat to low simmer covered until quinoa is tender and wayer gone 15-18 min. Put in lg bowel let cool stir occ.
In small bowel whisk together vinegar and mustard until smooth. Slowly add remaing oil whisking continuously.
Drizzle the dressing over quinoa. Stir in nuts and cheese and season to taste. Cover and chill completely. Stir before serving