Kale and Quinoa Salad with Caramelized Onions - Easy Vegan Meal Plan

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 clove(s) garlic (minced or pressed)
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) white sugar ((or preferred sweetener))
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 cup(s) quinoa
• 1 bunch(es) kale (stems removed)
• 1/4 cup(s) dates (pitted, chopped)
• 1/2 cup(s) roasted almonds (roughly chopped (or sub roasted pepitas for nut-free))
• 1/2 orange (juiced (2 - 3 tablespoons))
• 1/2 lime (juiced (1 tablespoon))
• 2 teaspoon(s) agave or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
• salt & pepper (to taste)