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Kale Salad with Walnuts and Creamy Avocado Dressing

Hearty and sinfully delicious massaged Kale salad with walnuts and creamy avocado dressing! This easy recipe is Keto, Paleo and Whole 30 suitable.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

MASSAGED KALE SALAD
  • 250 g kale with stems removed - approx. 6 cups
  • ¼ medium red onion or a small shallot, thinly diced
  • 50 g chopped walnuts - or about ¼ a cup
  • 30 ml apple cider vinegar - or about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon salt
CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING
  • 1 Medium-Sized Avocado
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

MASSAGED KALE SALAD
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  1. Wash and slice the kale. Transfer the sliced kale into a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of salt on top of the kale. Use your hands to rub the kale against each other for about 2 to 3 minutes. The kale leaves should feel soft to the touch and should have reduced in volume once you are done.
  3. Arrange the Kale on a plate. Top with walnuts and the finely chopped onion. Drizzle the dressing (recipe below) on top and let sit for about 10 minutes then serve.
CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING
  1. To make the dressing, use a food processor or blender to mix avocado, minced garlic, olive oil, juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper. In case you do not have a food processor, use a medium-sized bowl and a whisk to whisk everything together, until creamy.
  2. Drizzle on top of the massaged kale, allow it to sit for about 10 minutes then serve.

Notes

  • Be careful not to massage the kale for too long to prevent it from turning soggy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4g Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 11.6g (4%) Protein 5.9g (12%) Fat 32.4g (50%) Saturated Fat 4.2g (21%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g Fiber 5.1g (20%) Sugar 3.4g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 11.6g 4%
Protein 5.9g 12%
Fat 32.4g 50%
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g 44%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g 25%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Sugar 3.4g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.