Recipe Description:
“Short cuts: Make one cup of quinoa ahead of time. Separate it, and use 1/2 in another recipe. Use dried kale (I did for the photo).” Recipe courtesy of Elizabeth of Glen Ridge, NJ.
2013 Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry. This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Ingredients:
Salad
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup goat (or Feta) cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
Instructions:
- Dressing:
- Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, pepper, and sea salt.
- Set aside.
- Salad:
- In a large bowl, place chopped kale, quinoa, sliced almonds, cucumbers, cranberries and goat cheese. Toss gently.
- Next, place avocado on top. Pour dressing on top, and gently toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (217g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 30g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 34% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 15g | - | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% | |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars 8g | - | |
| Includes 4g Added Sugars | 9% | |
| Protein 11g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 266mg | 20% | |
| Iron 2mg | 15% | |
| Potassium 604mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 407mcg | 45% | |
| Vitamin C 90mg | 100% | |
| Vitamin E 4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin K 490mcg | 410% | |
| Thiamin 0.15mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.34mg | 25% | |
| Niacin 3mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.34mg | 20% | |
| Folate 139mcg DFE | 35% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.71mg | 15% | |
| Choline 15mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 225mg | 20% | |
| Magnesium 68mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 1mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 2mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 1mg | 140% | |
| Manganese 0.76mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
