Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
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!
Ingredients
- 1.33 cups water
- 0.67 cups quinoa
- 1 bunch kale , torn into bite-sized pieces
- ½ avocado , peeled, pitted, and diced
- 0.5 cups chopped cucumber
- 0.33 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
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1
Bring 1 1/3 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa tender and water absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Place a steamer basket into a saucepan with 1 inch water; bring water to a boil. Add kale, cover, and steam until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
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3
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until emulsified; pour over salad.
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