Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad

Talk about a "Superfood salad that is filled with cold busting vitamins and energy-giving protein"!
(serves 6)

1&1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/3 bunch of basil, chopped
1/3 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries (no sugar added)
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 organic* carrots, chopped
4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup EVOO
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper*, to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Add the quinoa and return to a boil. Cook until al dente, as you would pasta, 10-11 mins. Drain well and cool. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss. Add the cooled quinoa and toss. Serve with a warm baguette*.

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