Kale and Red Quinoa Salad with Sesame

Ingredients:

1/2 cup red quinoa
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 lb kale, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Cook the quinoa and set aside to cool.

Combine the dressing ingredients and massage into the kale. Toss with the onion and quinoa and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Soba Noodle and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients:

1 package soba noodles, cooked, drained, and tossed in sesame oil
1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces and blanched
cucumber, chopped
cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 green onions, thinly sliced
cilantro, chopped
roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons sesame oil
rice wine vinegar, to taste


Combine all salad ingredients and all dressing ingredients then toss together.