Description
A hearty and refreshing kale salad featuring massaged greens, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon-herb dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups curly or Lacinato kale, stems removed and chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chopped kale in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Massage the kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften and darken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped parsley and cilantro to the massaged kale.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and herbs, tossing well to coat every leaf.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing the pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw/Mixing
- Cuisine: American