Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
This massaged kale salad is a hearty main dish with pinto beans, sweet potatoes, and a dressing made from pumpkin seeds.
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 | Sweet Kale Salad Dressing⅔ 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 | Sweet Kale Salad Dressingprep:
25 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 large salad
TAG : Kale, Quinoa, And Avocado Salad With Lemon Dijon VinaigretteSide Dish, Sauces and Condiments Recipes, Salad Dressing Recipes, Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes,
