Creamy Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Creamy Kale Salad! Featuring tender kale leaves massaged with a luscious avocado-based cream dressing infused with zesty lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, this recipe is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Crunchy pumpkin seeds, tangy dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese add layers of taste and visual appeal, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy no-cook salad is perfect as a wholesome side dish or a light, satisfying meal on its own. Packed with superfoods and mouthwatering ingredients, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser for kale enthusiasts and salad lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups kale leaves
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under running water. Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.
Cut the avocado open, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado until smooth.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir until well combined into a smooth, creamy dressing.
Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the kale leaves in the salad bowl.
Using clean hands, massage the kale and dressing together for about 1-2 minutes until the kale softens and is well coated with the dressing.
Toss in the pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix gently with a spatula or spoon to combine the ingredients well.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.1 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1808 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1089 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3972 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
