Bring 1 ½ cup cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Rinse the quinoa well then add it to the boiling water. Stir gently then turn down the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
Remove the stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces or cut them into ribbons for a prettier presentation. Toss the kale into a serving bowl, drizzle 1 T. of the olive oil and massage the leaves well.
In a small bowl or jar, place the remaining olive oil, balsamic, mustard, and honey. Whisk or shake well to combine.
Fluff the warm quinoa in the pot, drizzle half the dressing over it, and mix well. The warm quinoa will soak up the dressing which will add lots of flavor!
Place the quinoa on the kale and gently toss. Sprinkle with the shallot, pecans, cherries and feta. Drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
