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Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

A vibrant and nourishing salad featuring protein-packed quinoa, hearty kale, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies tossed in a zesty lemon Dijon dressing.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

quinoa

    water

      kale, torn into bite-sized pieces

        avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced

          chopped cucumber

            chopped red bell pepper

              chopped red onion

                crumbled feta cheese

                  olive oil

                    lemon juice

                      Dijon mustard

                        sea salt

                          ground black pepper

                            Instructions
                             

                            • Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.
                            • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water and bring to a boil.
                            • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
                            • Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork; let cool slightly.
                            • While quinoa cooks, massage torn kale with a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes until it softens and darkens.
                            • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
                            • In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, massaged kale, diced avocado, chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
                            • Pour the lemon Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
                            • Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to meld flavors.