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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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