Lauren Hardy is a writer, editor and self-taught, experimental foodie.…
Cook this with love. Serve with love. Eat with love. And enjoy!
By Lauren Hardy
Kale, Quinoa and Avocado Salad
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- Author: Lauren Hardy
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 3 1x
Description
Cook this with love. Serve with love. Eat with love. And enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup quinoa
- 5 kale leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup vidalia onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (orange or yellow)
- 1/3 cup sweet corn, cooked
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- Place the kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving plate.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and remaining ingredients. Pour the quinoa mixture over the steamed kale. In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients with a fork until combined and drizzle over the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side
Lauren Hardy is a writer, editor and self-taught, experimental foodie. By the time she was 6 years old, she had the Toll House Inn chocolate chip cookie recipe memorized and baked a variety of batches for her family each week. Her passion for cooking flourished during her college years. In addition to her writing aspirations, she hopes to own a bakery someday. You can follow her latest musings on her blog, "Making Life Sweet," at laurenhardy.com, where she blogs weekly about inspiration, food and faith.