Ingredients

2cupsquinoacooked

5cupskalechopped, stalks removed

½cupsunflower seeds

½cupstrawberrieshulled and sliced

2cupsstrawberriesthawed or fresh

3tbspwater(you could add more or less)

2tbspbalsamic vinegar

2tbspolive oilextra virgin

¼tspsalt

⅛tspred chili flakesmore to taste

Preparation

Add quinoa, kale, sunflower seeds and strawberries to a large salad bowl.

Toast sunflower seeds in a small skillet on low-medium heat until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Stir frequently and watch closely not to burn.

Transfer to a salad bowl.

In a blender or small food processor, add strawberry vinaigrette ingredients and process until smooth.

Pour over salad, gently stir and serve.