Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
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Recipe Summary 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 | Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes Without Oil⅔ cup quinoa1 ⅓ cups water1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced½ cup chopped cucumber⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper2 tablespoons chopped red onion1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese¼ cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard¾ teaspoon sea salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepperDirectionsBring 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.Info | Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes Without Oilprep:
25 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 large salad
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