
Ideal for Vegetarians
40 min 4 $ 20
Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
You're new favorite kale & avocado salad!
Main Ingredient: Kale
Low Cholesterol High Fiber
Ingredients
2/3 cup quinoa
1/3 cups water
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 avocado
peeled, pitted, and diced
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions Preparing: 25 minCooking: 15 min
Step 1Bring 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 2Place 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.
Step 3Top 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 (per serving of 1)
Calories
342Total Fat
20.3gSalt
552mgProtein
8.9gTotal Carbohydrate
35.4gDietary Fiber
6.4gSugars
1g