Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Name: Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 shallot, diced; 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 pinch kosher salt; 2 cups water; 1 cube chicken bouillon; 1 cup quinoa; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch fresh kale, chopped; 1 cup pine nuts; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced; salt and ground black pepper to taste

by Clayton Sutton 1 year ago

5 (4)

25 minutes

536.9 kcal

30.1 g carbs

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Description

Love this healthy, quick recipe, perfect for a summer BBQ or a classy dinner! Hope you enjoy this as much as I do! I am new writing down my recipes, and would love some positive feedback! You can substitute sea salt for kosher salt, if desired.

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, diced
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch kosher salt
2 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh kale, chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Blend 1 cup olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, and kosher salt together in a blender until dressing is smooth and creamy.
2. Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Heat remaining olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic in hot oil until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir kale into onion mixture; saute until kale is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Stir kale mixture into quinoa. Pour dressing over the top and add pine nuts and avocado; toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 8 servings

calories: 536.9 kcal

carbohydrates: 30.1 g

protein: 9.9 g

saturated fat: 6.3 g

cholesterol: 0.1 mg

sodium: 315.3 mg

fiber: 5.4 g

sugar: 3.9 g