Description
This Avocado Lemon Kale Salad is a fresh, healthy, and flavorful dish made with tender massaged kale, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it works beautifully as a light lunch or a simple side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chopped kale (about 1 large bunch, stems removed)
- 2 medium ripe avocados (diced)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice to the kale. Massage the kale with clean hands for 1–2 minutes until it becomes darker in color and noticeably softer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the massaged kale and toss until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is customizable; you can add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Serve it fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg