Orange, Avocado, and Kale Quinoa Salad

Nutrition Notes

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

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. 2

   Step 2

   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.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the cooked quinoa, oranges, avocado, mint, pistachios, and feta cheese. Gently toss. Drizzle citrus dressing over the salad and gently toss again. Serve.
4. 4

   Step 4

   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.

5. Bon appetit!