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Large bowl full of massaged kale salad with pickled red onions and avocado.
Servings: 4 Servings

Massaged Kale Salad Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes
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 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head red kale finely chopped
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice separated
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil to taste
  • tsp sea salt
  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup pickled red onions*
  • 3 Tbsp 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!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving, Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado and kale, healthy salad recipe, massaged kale salad with avocado, pickled red onions
Author: Julia