Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 12 lb kale; 1 nori sushi sheets or 2 tablespoons Nori Goma Furikake; 12 cucumber, seeded and diced; ½ cup pine nuts (optional); 1 avocado, diced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; salad dressing, such as organic Shiitake and Sesame Vinaigrette from Annie's Naturals

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
12 lb kale
1 nori sushi sheets or 2 tablespoons Nori Goma Furikake
12 cucumber, seeded and diced
½ cup pine nuts (optional)
1 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
salad dressing, such as organic Shiitake and Sesame Vinaigrette from Annie's Naturals

1
In a small pot combine one cup quinoa with 2 cups of salted water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed.
3
Let cool at least slightly before adding to salad.
4
While the quinoa cooks, remove the stems from the kale.
5
Discard stems and chop the leaves finely, adding them to a large bowl.
6
You may saute the kale in a large skillet if you wish before adding to the bowl.
7
Add shredded nori or furikake and cucumber.
8
Add the pine nuts and sesame seeds to the kale, nori and cucumbers.
9
Add the avocado last to limit browning.
10
Add vinegar and lemon juice, and quinoa.
11
Mix well, season to taste, and enjoy!

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 12 lb kale, 1 nori sushi sheets or 2 tablespoons Nori Goma Furikake, 12 cucumber, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad 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.

Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad

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