Quinoa, Kale and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Name: Quinoa, Kale and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups water; 2/3 cup quinoa; 1 bunch kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tbsp chopped red onion; 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 3/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Combine tender steamed kale, quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and avocado with a homemade lemon dijon vinaigrette for a delicious meal.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories343kcal

carbohydrates35g

fat20g

protein9g

Dinner Lunch Side Dish Salad American

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups water

2/3 cup quinoa

1 bunch kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1/2 avocado, diced

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 tbsp chopped red onion

1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let it cool.

Place a steamer basket into a saucepan with 1 inch of water; bring water to a boil. Add kale, cover, and steam for about 45 seconds. Transfer kale to a large plate. Top with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and feta cheese.

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.