Quinoa, Kale, Avocado, Pomegranate Salad

250g quinoa
200g kale, big bunch
3 spring onions, washed and chopped
1 pomegranate, seeds
45g pumpkin seeds ( ⅓ cup)
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
1 avocado, cut into small pieces
parsley to garnish

Measure 1½ cup of quinoa, rinse well and place into a pot. Add exactly double the volume of water and bring to a boil. Simmer covered for exactly 15 min. After 15 min remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 min. Fluff up with a fork and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Wash kale, chop into smaller pieces, drop into boiling water for 2 mins, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.  Drain well and place in mixing bowl.

Add cooked quinoa, spring onions, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.  Top with avocado pieces and garnish with parsley.