Lunch: Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing

Recipe by Judy Kim The addictive dressing on this salad is about to become one of your mainstays.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale, Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Spicy Sesame Dressing

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1 c. red quinoa
1 tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds
1 Garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. Chopped cilantro
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. sesame oil
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. thinly sliced red onion
1 lb. kale, chopped

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions. In a mixing bowl add sesame seeds, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl toss together kale and half of dressing. Massage kale with your hands for 2 minutes. Add onion, remaining cilantro, quinoa and more dressing if desired.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

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