How to Make Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and nutritious ingredients, the Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette is a delightful dish that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body. This salad is bursting with texture and flavor, making it a great choice for a light and healthy meal or a refreshing side dish.

One of the key ingredients in this salad is kale, a popular leafy green that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Kale is known for its earth...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 large salad

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 157mg
    • Calcium: 188mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 856mg