5 from 6 votes
Avocado Kale Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
This vibrant and nutrient-packed Avocado Kale Salad recipe features a medley of avocado and kale with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and crisp red onion tossed with an easy homemade dressing that will have you happily scarfing your veggies all summer long!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
348 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups kale stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 avocado diced, large ripe
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/4-1/2 cup onion red, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- fresh herbs to taste (I added scallions and parsley)
SALAD DRESSING:
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 TBSP avocado oil or light olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic peeled, smashed, and minced, clove
- ¼ tsp salt or extra to taste, sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- First prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together whisk together lemon juice, oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. If you like the tartness of the lemon juice (I love it!) keep it as is or feel free to add a little extra oil or sweeten a tad if preferred (sugar, honey, or maple syrup are common dressing sweeteners).
- To the dressing bowl, add finely diced red onion and set aside to marinate.
- Next massage the kale. Wash and dry kale and tear leaves from the stem. Finely chop on a cutting board then place in a large bowl. Drizzle a bit of the dressing over the kale and gently massage it with your hands for a few minutes until the leaves darken and become tender. Massaging the kale helps to break down its fibers and improves its texture.
- Assemble the Salad. Add the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and optional herbs to the bowl with the kale. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Let it sit. Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes or so to amp up the flavor and feel free to add any extra seasoning or veggies to the mix to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for both salad and dressing together using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on extras/swaps and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
758mg
(16%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7149IU
(143%)
Vitamin C
101mg
(112%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7149IU | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.