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Avocado Massaged Kale Salad

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Really work 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 within an hour or so of making the salad. The avocado will start going brown as it oxidizes.
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Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 large bunch kale , (about 1/2 lb. - 227g) ribs and tough stems removed
  • Zest 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice , plus more to taste if desired
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt , or to personal taste
  • Freshly cracked pepper , to personal taste
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (or eliminate to make it vegan)

Optional

  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts (sliced almonds, cashews, pistachios, chopped pecans, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (or dried fruit of choice - dried cherries, chopped apricots, etc.)

Instructions 

  • Cut the kale leaves into thin strips and place in a large bowl.
    Chopping Kale
  • Cut the avocados into 1/4's and remove the seeds. Chop one of the avocados into bite sized pieces and set aside (it will be stirred in just before serving).
    Add the other avocado in chunks to the kale and gently “massage” the avocado into the kale leaves until they become soft and tender.
    Avocado chunks on Kale
  • Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings and add additional lemon juice, salt , and/or pepper, to personal taste.
    Zesting Lemon over the salad
  • Just before serving, gently stir in the parmesan cheese, chopped avocado, and the optional nuts and dried fruit.
    Stirring the salad

Notes

For Toasting Raw Nuts:
You can gently toast on a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking and stirring frequently until the nuts reach your desired toasty level.
OR
Bake at 375°F/190°C for about 10 minutes or until your liking.

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 1049mg, Potassium: 531mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 4018IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 250mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 198