Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

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!

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

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad

  • 2/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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)

343
Calories
20g
Fat
35g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol2mg 1%
Sodium552mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber6g 23%
Total Sugars1g
Protein9g
Vitamin C157mg 786%
Calcium188mg 14%
Iron8mg 42%
Potassium856mg 18%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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