Quinoa, Kale, and Avocado Salad
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1⁄2 lb kale
- 1 nori sushi sheets or 2 tablespoons Nori Goma Furikake
- 1⁄2 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1⁄2 cup pine nuts (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- salad dressing, such as organic Shiitake and Sesame Vinaigrette from Annie's Naturals
directions
- In a small pot combine one cup quinoa with 2 cups of salted water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed. Let cool at least slightly before adding to salad.
- While the quinoa cooks, remove the stems from the kale. Discard stems and chop the leaves finely, adding them to a large bowl. You may saute the kale in a large skillet if you wish before adding to the bowl. Add shredded nori or furikake and cucumber.
- Add the pine nuts and sesame seeds to the kale, nori and cucumbers. Add the avocado last to limit browning.
- Add vinegar and lemon juice, and quinoa. Mix well, season to taste, and enjoy!
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