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
1/4 cup | Olive Oil | 2 tbsp | Lemon Juice | |
1 tbsp | Dijon Mustard | 1 tbsp | salt and ground black pepper |
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