Paleo Spinach and Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Paleo Spinach and Kale Salad, a perfect addition to your healthy lifestyle. Packed with fresh baby spinach, hearty kale, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, this salad offers a medley of textures and flavors. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties everything together beautifully. For an added crunch, raw almonds are sprinkled on top, making it a satisfying and wholesome dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this paleo-friendly salad is ideal for a light lunch, a side dish, or a quick meal prep option. Bursting with antioxidants, healthy fats, and vibrant colors, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a paleo, gluten-free, or dairy-free dish that doesn't compromise on flavor or nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 3 cups Kale
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the baby spinach and kale. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
Tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and discard the thick stems.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion.
Cut the avocado into cubes and set aside.
Roughly chop the raw almonds for a bit of crunch in the salad.
To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top with avocado cubes and chopped almonds just before serving to keep them fresh.
Serve immediately and enjoy this wholesome, Paleo-friendly salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1456 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2234 mg | 48% | |
*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.
