Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
Ingredients Needed
Salad Components
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1 ⅓ cups water
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⅔ cup quinoa
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1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
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½ avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
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½ cup chopped cucumber
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⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped red onion
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1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Vinaigrette Dressing
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
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¾ teaspoon sea salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a saucepan, bring 1 1/3 cups of water and quinoa to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Place a steamer basket in a saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the kale, cover, and steam for about 45 seconds until heated through. Transfer the kale to a large plate, then layer with the quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Nutritional Information (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 | 18% |
| Vitamin C 157mg | 175% |
| 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.
Evaluation :
5/5