Lisa Warren
@liswa8
Kale Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
This vibrant Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad is a nutritious and delicious dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a side. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado, it's topped with a zesty lemon Dijon vinaigrette that brings all the flavors together. Enjoy this healthy salad that is both satisfying and refreshing!
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:15
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups
- 2/3 cup
- 1 bunch, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/2 cup, chopped
- 1/3 cup, chopped
- 2 tablespoons, chopped
- 1 tablespoon, crumbled
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Kale Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing.
Step 1
To start, pour 1 1/3 cups of water into a saucepan and bring it to a vigorous boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the quinoa, then lower the heat to medium-low.
Step 3
Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water has been fully absorbed.
Step 4
After cooking, set the quinoa aside to cool.
Step 5
Next, place a steamer basket in another saucepan filled with about an inch of water and bring it to a boil.
Step 6
Add the kale to the steamer basket, cover it, and steam for approximately 45 seconds until the kale is tender and vibrant.
Step 7
Carefully transfer the steamed kale to a large plate.
Step 8
Now, create a beautiful layer by spooning the cooled quinoa over the kale.
Step 9
Enhance your dish with diced avocado, chopped cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
Step 10
For the finishing touch, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the mixture is harmonious.
Step 11
Drizzle this zesty vinaigrette over your salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Step 12
Enjoy this nutritious and colorful dish thatβs as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate!.