KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

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Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette image

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!

Provided by Stephanie Ford

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

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Harley Annie
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I love the lemon-dijon vinaigrette in this salad.


Hassan Omer
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Riaz Abbasi
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I've made this salad with different types of greens and it's always delicious.


Ahmed Gulaid
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This salad is a great way to get your greens in.


Chad Kelly
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I love the addition of avocado to this salad.


Bill Barnett
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal.


Shelley Malone
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I love the lemon-dijon vinaigrette in this salad.


Idajane Reed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


fairy
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit!


Brianna Moon
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Billa G
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad.


Rajpoot Prince
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Shaquanda Robinson
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad is delicious!


Tammy Townsend
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Zachery Kibbey
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Nimesh Jung
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The lemon-dijon vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the kale, quinoa, and avocado.