Creamy Kale Salad

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Creamy Kale Salad, a nutrient-packed delight that's bursting with flavor and texture! Tender kale leaves are massaged with a velvety avocado dressing, infused with the zing of fresh lemon juice, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Every bite is enriched with crunchy pumpkin seeds, chewy dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of savory parmesan cheese, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory. This salad takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and wholesome addition to any meal. Whether you're enjoying it as a main course or a vibrant side dish, this Creamy Kale Salad is the perfect way to enjoy the power of kale in a delicious and satisfying way.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups kale leaves
• 1 large avocado
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under running water. Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Cut the avocado open, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado until smooth.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir until well combined into a smooth, creamy dressing.

Step 4

Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the kale leaves in the salad bowl.

Step 5

Using clean hands, massage the kale and dressing together for about 1-2 minutes until the kale softens and is well coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Toss in the pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix gently with a spatula or spoon to combine the ingredients well.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(977.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1720.9

Total Fat 121.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.5g
Cholesterol 67.2mg	0%
Sodium 1807.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.7g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1088.7mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 3971.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 30.1%