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Kale, Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

This delicious salad is packed with wholesome goodness, making it a perfect lunch any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 251
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad:
  • 1/2 cup quinoa (equals to 2 cups cooked)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups kale, bite size
  • 1-14 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (1 - 398 ml )
  • 1/2 coloured pepper, sliced
  • 2 scallions, diced
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, extra for garnishing
  • 1/2 cup feta, cubed, extra for topping
  • 1 avocado, sliced on the side
  • 1 lemon, sliced on the side
  • microgreens to garnish (optional)
Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (Greek Christopigi extra virgin olive oil)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil and stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and with a fork, fluff the quinoa and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, add kale, chickpeas, coloured pepper, scallions, parsley, and feta. Add quinoa once cooled.
  3. Whisk the dressing together in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. Add the extra feta, parsley and the avocado and lemon slices.
  4. Refrigerator with a lid for a couple of hours to soak in all of the flavours. Serve as a light lunch or as a side with grilled meats, baked fish or seafood.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 516mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6007IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator covered for up to 3-4 days. 

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