Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Name: Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup quinoa; 1.3333333730698 cups water; 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces; 0.5 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced; 0.5 cup chopped cucumber; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 0.75 teaspoon sea salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

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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!

Recipe by Stephanie Ford

Published on November 5, 2012

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

1 large salad

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Ingredients

Salad

⅔ cup quinoa
1 ⅓ cups water
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped cucumber
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

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.
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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343	Calories
20g	Fat
35g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 552mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 157mg	786%
Calcium 188mg	14%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 856mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.