Paleo Kale and Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Paleo Kale and Spinach Salad, a nutrient-packed delight that combines crunchy greens, creamy avocado, and the satisfying snap of almonds. Perfectly balanced with a tangy lemon-garlic vinaigrette lightly sweetened with honey, this recipe is as refreshing as it is wholesome. Designed to fit seamlessly into a paleo diet, this no-cook, 15-minute salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a light, healthy addition to your meal prep routine. Massaging the kale with the homemade dressing creates tender, flavorful greens, while the combination of spinach adds a touch of mildness. Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a standalone meal—this colorful salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser bursting with fresh, clean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale leaves
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 ripe avocado
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the leafy greens: rinse the kale leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the baby spinach leaves to the salad bowl with the kale.
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it into small cubes and add them to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the almonds and add them to the salad for a crunchy texture.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic clove, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the kale, spinach, avocado, and almonds in the salad bowl.
Using clean hands, massage the dressing into the kale leaves for about 2-3 minutes. This will help to soften the kale and enhance the flavor.
Toss the ingredients gently to ensure that the dressing and additional ingredients are evenly distributed.
Serve the Paleo Kale and Spinach Salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1306 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2335 mg | 50% | |
*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.
