Kale Salad with Avocado for Two
Bright, fresh, and packed with superfood goodness, this Kale Salad with Avocado for Two is the perfect healthy dish to share! Featuring nutrient-rich kale massaged to tender perfection and creamy cubes of ripe avocado, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade lemon Dijon dressing. A touch of honey adds sweetness, while slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and optional Parmesan cheese bring crunch and bursts of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet satisfying salad is ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner. Perfectly balanced and bursting with texture, it’s a must-try for avocado lovers and kale enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the kale thoroughly under running water, pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, and remove the tough stems. Tear or chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour half the dressing over the kale. Using your hands, massage the kale for 1-2 minutes until it softens slightly and becomes vibrant green. This step helps reduce the bitterness of the kale and makes it tender.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into cubes. Add the avocado to the kale.
Sprinkle the slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and optional parmesan cheese over the salad.
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine.
Divide the salad between two plates or bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your fresh and vibrant kale salad with avocado!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.5 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1797 mg | 38% | |
*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.
