Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!


Side Dish · Sauces and Condiments · Salad Dressing Recipes · Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes


Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 1 large salad

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ⅔ cup quinoa

  • 1 ⅓ cups water

  • 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces

  • ½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

  • ½ cup chopped cucumber

  • ⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion

  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese


Directions

  1. Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.

  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
343 Calories
20g Fat
35g Carbs
9g Protein


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