Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 2/3 cup quinoa; 1 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; Dressing; 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

Servings: persons

Salad
2/3 cup quinoa
1 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
Dressing
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

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.
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.
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.

180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 2/3 cup quinoa, 1 1/3 cups water, 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces, and more.

Yes, Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

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