Hearty Kale Quinoa Salad | Energetic Nourishment

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 ¼ cups boiling water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup dried unsweetened cranberries (can substitute dried cherries)
• ½ cup pine nuts, toasted (can substitute walnuts)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
• 1 medium shallot or a small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch kale, stalk removed and thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese (optional)