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!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• ⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup chopped cucumber
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅔ cup quinoa
• ½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.