Blood Orange Avocado Quinoa & Kale Salad: A Zesty Delight for Your Table
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining the zesty flavors of blood orange with creamy avocado, hearty quinoa, and fresh kale.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 blood oranges, segmented
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, kale, avocado, blood oranges, red onion, and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with feta cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: blood orange, avocado, quinoa, kale, salad