Raddichio-Wrapped Quinoa Kale Taco Salad W/ Spicy Avocado Dressing

• Raddichio-wrapped Quinoa Kale Taco Salad
• 1 head of radicchio
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 6 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
• 2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn, raw or cooked
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• Spicy Avocado Dressing
• 1 avocado
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 jalapeno, de-stemmed and seeded
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. When it's done, set it aside to cool.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the kale leaves in boiling water for 1 min, then remove from heat, drain and let cool.
3. To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, mixing until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, kale, chickpeas, corn, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, onion and fresh cilantro. Pour dressing on top, to taste, and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Peel a few leaves of radicchio to line your bowl or layer your plate with. Scoop about 1 1/2 cups of the salad into your bowl or onto your plate.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/30986-raddichio-wrapped-quinoa-kale-taco-salad-w-spicy-avocado-dressing (may not work)