Dairy-Free Creamy Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Dairy-Free Creamy Kale Salad, a deliciously wholesome dish packed with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients. This easy, 15-minute recipe features massaged kale coated in a velvety avocado dressing infused with zesty lemon, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy, dairy-free twist. Crisp cucumber slices and juicy cherry tomatoes bring a refreshing crunch, while sunflower seeds add a satisfying nutty texture. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side, this healthy salad is a plant-based, gluten-free option that's as creamy as it is refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Remove the kale leaves from the stems and tear them into bite-sized pieces. Wash and dry the kale thoroughly using a salad spinner or patting it dry with a clean towel.
In a large bowl, add the torn kale leaves along with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the salt. Massage the kale with your hands for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves become softened and dark green.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the massaged kale and toss to coat the leaves evenly.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Top the dressed kale with sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
Garnish the salad with sunflower seeds, gently tossing to distribute them throughout the salad.
Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1320 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2474 mg | 53% | |
*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.
