Kale and Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp
yield: 2 servingsprep time: 5 minscook time: 10 mins
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Pescatarian

DESCRIPTION
INGREDIENTS
Salad
- 80g raw shrimp
- 370g cooked quinoa (2 cups)
- 1 bunch kale with the stems removed, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 drops stevia
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare your dressing by mixing all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Place chopped kale in a big mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and drizzle 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice and 1/2 tbsp of olive oil all over. Using your hands, massage the kale leaves for 2-3 minutes or until the leaves turn into a darker shade of green. Set aside.
- Heat up 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer translucent, about 2 minutes on each side. While cooking, season the shrimps by sprinkling black pepper over them in skillet.
- Remove shrimp from skillet. Add quinoa and kale to the skillet and warm up everything over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove quinoa and kale from heat and serve in a salad bowl. Top with grilled shrimps and drizzle desired amount of dressing. Enjoy!
NOTES
- To prepare the perfect quinoa, make sure you rinse it thoroughly and toast it before cooking to avoid its natural bitter taste. Ideal ratio of water to quinoa is 2:1. Cooking time can vary but it should take 15-20 minutes. Quinoa is done when it has absorbed all the water and looks fluffy. Let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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