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Massaged Kale Salad with Avocado and Pickled Red Onions
4.7 from 18 votes

Massaged Kale Salad with Avocado and Pickled Red Onions

Massaged Kale Salad with Avocado and Pickled Red Onions makes for an amazing go-to side dish or light dinner perfect for any gathering.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 leaves red kale finely chopped, head
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice separated
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 avocado peeled and diced, large ripe
  • 1/3 cup red onion pickled
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Instructions

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  1. Wash the kale leaves and pat them dry. Remove the leaves from the stems and finely chop the leaves (you can save the stems for smoothies or feed them to your dog!). Place the kale leaves in a large serving bowl and add half the lemon juice. Massage the kale leaves (taking large amounts in your palms as though you're ringing out a dish towel) until they begin to wilt and soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Allow the leaves to sit 10 minutes to soften further.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Pour dressing over the salad. Add the diced avocado, pickled red onions, and sunflower seeds, and toss everything together until well combined. Serve alongside your favorite entree, and enjoy!

Notes

  • *You can replace the pickled onions with sliced raw red onion

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 22g (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 22g 34%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

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