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

Name: Quinoa, Kale, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 shallot, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 pinch kosher salt; Salad:; 2 cups water; 1 cube chicken bouillon; 1 cup quinoa; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch fresh kale, chopped; 1 cup pine nuts; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch kosher salt
Salad:
2 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh kale, chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Blend 1 cup olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, and kosher salt together in a blender until dressing is smooth and creamy.
2
Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
3
Heat remaining olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic in hot oil until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir kale into onion mixture; saute until kale is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Stir kale mixture into quinoa. Pour dressing over the top and add pine nuts and avocado; toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

1087

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 shallot, diced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa, Kale, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing 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 With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

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