Don't be hesitant about really working the avocado into the salad. Massage all that avocado goodness into the leaves and you have a spectacular soft and tender kale salad that's loaded with nutrients. Eat this salad within an hour or else the avocado can turn brown.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 215kcal
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Ingredients
1/2pound(227g)kale(about 1 large bunch), ribs and tough stems removed
2avocados: 1 mashed, 1 chopped
Zest 1 lemon
1Tablespoon(15ml)Fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste if desired
1/4cup(60ml)raisins(or dried fruit of choice - dried cherries, chopped apricots, etc.), optional
Instructions
Cut the kale leaves into thin strips. In a large bowl, combine the kale and the mashed avocado. Gently “massage” one mashed avocado into the kale leaves until they become soft and tender.
Add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Toss lightly.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add additional lemon juice, if desired.
Just before serving, add the cheese, chopped avocado, and the optional nuts and dried fruit.