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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 head red kale finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice separated
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- teaspoon sea salt
- 1 large ripe avocado peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup pickled red onions*
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- 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.
- 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!
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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: 4Servings
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.