Kale, Quinoa, & Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup	Quinoa	1.5 cup	Water
1	Kale, torn into bite sized pieces	1/2	Avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup	Chopped Cucumber	1/3 cup	Chopped Red Bell Pepper
2 tbsp	Chopped Red Onion	1 tbsp	Crumbled Feta Cheese

Dressing 

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring the Quinoa & 1½ 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 15-20 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 & 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