Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

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Recipe by Stephanie 

"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:
  • Salad

  • 2/3 cup quinoa

  • 1 1/3 cups water

  • 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces

  • 1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion


Directions:
  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.
  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.
  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.


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