Quinoa and Bulgar Salad with Kale Pesto

I have to say this is the best salad I have ever had and I’m not just saying that because I made it. Kale is the best thing that has ever been grown, especially purple kale. Here is what you’ll need:

Here is what you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1 c quinoa and bulgar mix
• 2 tbsp. Sunflower seeds
• 1/2 c and 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1/2 c dried cranberries
• 1/2 small onion
• 4 c of kale leaves, torn into small pieces
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Himalayan sea salt

Directions

Cook quinoa as usual. Sauté onions, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries in the 2 tbsp of olive oil.

In a food processor, take 2/3 of the kale and the lemon juice and pulse until chopped. Slowly pour in the 1/2 c of olive oil.

Get a large bowl and pour in quinoa, onion mix and kale pesto. Mix well, adding sea salt to taste. Presto! (Or pesto should I say!)