Cooking Times

20 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time

Ingredients (10 items)

1.00 cup Quinoa
rinsed
1.00 cup Cherry tomatoes
halved
1.00 medium Cucumber
diced
1.00 medium Red bell pepper
diced
0.25 cup Red onion
finely chopped
2.00 cups Kale
chopped, stems removed
1.00 medium Avocado
diced
3.00 tbsp Olive oil
extra virgin
2.00 tbsp Lemon juice
freshly squeezed
1.00 tbsp Chia seeds

Instructions (6 steps)

1
Cook quinoa in 2 cups of water over medium heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
15 minutes
2
In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and kale.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5
Gently fold in diced avocado and sprinkle chia seeds on top.
6
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a heart-healthy meal.