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Orange, Avocado, and Kale Quinoa Salad
Kale and quinoa tossed with oranges, avocado, pistachios, and feta in a citrus dressing.
Adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 bunch lacinato kale (ribs removed and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 large orange (peeled and chopped)
- 1 large Cara Cara orange (peeled and chopped)
- 1 large avocado (pitted, peeled, and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Method
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the kale, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Massage the kale with your hands until the kale softens, about 2 minutes.2 min timer
- Add the cooked quinoa, oranges, avocado, mint, pistachios, and feta cheese. Gently toss. Drizzle citrus dressing over the salad and gently toss again. Serve.
- Note-blood oranges or clementines are also good in this salad. You could even throw in some grapefruit. This salad is best the day it is made.
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