Heart-Healthy Kale and Spinach Salad

Brighten your day with this nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Kale and Spinach Salad, a perfect balance of freshness, crunch, and creamy goodness. This vibrant salad combines tender kale and baby spinach with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and buttery avocado for a medley of flavors and textures. Roasted almonds add a delightful crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and heart-friendly fats, this quick 20-minute recipe is ideal for a wholesome lunch, a colorful side dish, or a guilt-free dinner. Serve it fresh for ultimate flavor and nutrition!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh kale leaves
• 2 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Raw almonds
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the kale. De-stem the kale leaves and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Rinse the kale thoroughly under cold water. Place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Next, add the fresh baby spinach to the bowl with the kale.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber, and then slice it into thin rounds. Add these to the salad.

Step 6

Chop the red bell pepper into small strips and add it to the mix.

Step 7

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into cubes before adding it to the mixture.

Step 8

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 9

Lightly toast the raw almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and aromatic. Allow them to cool slightly, then add to the salad.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 12

Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1149.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1076.8

Total Fat 79.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1478.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 639.8mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 3802.2mg	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: 61.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 28.9%