Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Blood Orange Avocado Quinoa & Kale Salad. The juicy sweetness of blood oranges complements creamy avocado and nutty quinoa, creating a refreshing dish that delights the senses. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, this easy-to-make recipe will elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 2 blood oranges, segmented
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Toasted nuts or seeds for topping
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop kale into bite-sized pieces and segment the blood oranges.
- Mash the avocado lightly in a bowl until creamy but still chunky.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped kale, blood orange segments, and mashed avocado.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until evenly mixed; garnish with optional toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg