Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad

I don't know if you have tried a Kale Caesar before....they are AMAZING.....usually full of bacon and chopped up eggs (you can't really go wrong with that, right?).  But I found this recipe and it is one-upping the Kale Caesar by adding quinoa.  How trendy right????  But I wanted to share because it looks REALLY good (don't let the anchovy paste scare you away....I have used it before in recipes and it isn't fishy)!

Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad

2 tablespoons hot water

2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 garlic clove, grated

1.5 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese, divided (about 6 tablespoons)

5 cups thinly sliced stemmed Lacinato kale

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa

1 1/2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 

2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

 

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Add kale, quinoa, and chicken; toss to coat. Top with remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and walnuts.