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This chopped kale salad is bursting with texture and flavor. It is made with avocado, sliced almonds, raisins and a delicious lemon dressing. It makes for a wonderful lunch or side dish.
Say hello to your new favorite kale salad! A simple yet tasty nourishing recipe that is both delicious and really easy to make.
All you need are a handful of ingredients to make this crunchy, sweet, lemony, wholesome salad. Add some baked chicken tenders, a tuna quiche, or a quiche lorraine and you have yourself quite the delicious meal.
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Why this recipe is great
- It is crunchy and full of flavor.
- The lemon mustard dressing balances out the bitterness that kale can have.
- The kale is not dry, since it massaged with dressing.
- It makes a great side salad or meal.
- It is a delicious way to add kale to your diet.
Recipe ingredients
- Kale– I like to buy kale that is already shredded or chopped. If you buy a bunch of kale, make sure to remove the stems before chopping it.
- Olive oil– any good quality olive oil works for this recipe.
- Apple cider vinegar– this adds a nice acidity to the dressing.
- Dijon mustard– this adds nice flavor to the dressing.
- Lemon juice– this is what gives the lemon flavor to the overall salad.
- Avocado– make sure to use ripe avocado here.
- Sliced almonds– these add a nice nutty taste and great texture to the salad.
- Raisins– these add a pop of sweetness.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/Substitutions
- Instead of apple cider vinegar, use red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Instead of sliced almonds, you can use walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts.
- Instead of raisins, you can use dried cranberries, figs, or dates.
- If you want a sweeter dressing, you can add honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the lemon mustard vinaigrette. Mix the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper together.
Step 2: Put the kale into a large bowl and pour the lemon dressing on top.
Step 3: Massage the kale so that all of it is covered in dressing.
Step 4: When the kale is glistening, let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
Step 5- Add the sliced almonds, diced avocado and raisins to the bowl.
Step 6– Mix everything together and serve.
Expert tips
- If you do not like the hard texture of regular kale, tuscan kale is softer in texture, and would also work well.
- How to make-ahead: you can make this salad a few hours ahead of time, just refrigerate until it is ready to be served.
- How to store: store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. It is best to just store the kale and cut fresh avocado right before serving.
- How to serve:
- Serve with veggies: add some grilled asparagus, turmeric carrots or beet salad on the side for a delicious finish.
- Serve with protein: add this turkey chicken meatloaf, maple chicken thighs, or turkey oat meatballs on the side for added protein.
- Serve as a side dish: serve this salad as a side to these stuffed peppers or this or this spicy meat sauce.
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Chopped Kale and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 ounces shredded or chopped kale
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix until the dressing thickens a bit.
- Place the chopped kale into a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top. Massage with your hands or mix very well with a spoon, until all the kale is glistening with the dressing. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to rest.
- Top the kale with the diced avocado, sliced almonds, and raisins. Mix and serve.
Notes
- Instead of apple cider vinegar, use red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Instead of sliced almonds, you can use walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts.
- Instead of raisins, you can use dried cranberries, figs, or dates.
- If you want a sweeter dressing, you can add honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
mon dieu, that was bien sur tasty!
Thank you! I love eating kale this way!