Healthy and refreshing salad with quinoa, kale, and avocado

This delicious and nutritious salad combines the goodness of quinoa, the superfood kale, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect dish for a light lunch or a side salad with dinner. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, this salad is both satisfying and good for you. It's simple to prepare and can be customized with additional toppings like cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped kale, diced avocado, red onion, and fresh parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and kale mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
5. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve and enjoy!

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