Paleo Creamy Kale Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Creamy Kale Salad, a nutrient-packed blend of superfoods perfectly suited for a healthy lifestyle. Crisp, tender kale is massaged with olive oil for a softer texture and then coated in a luscious, dairy-free avocado dressing infused with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Topped with crunchy raw almonds, nutty pumpkin seeds, and sweet pops of thinly sliced red onion, this salad delivers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a wholesome, paleo-friendly dish that’s ideal as a light main course or a vibrant side. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, delicious way to boost your greens for the day!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Kale leaves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Avocado
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Raw almonds
• 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 thinly sliced Red onion

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the kale leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel. Remove the stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Place the chopped kale into a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes tender and slightly wilted.

Step 3

In a small blender or food processor, combine the flesh of one large avocado, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the massaged kale. Toss well to ensure that all the leaves are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Chop the raw almonds and add them to the salad along with 0.25 cup of pumpkin seeds. Add the thinly sliced red onion to the salad.

Step 6

Toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined. If desired, add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(952.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1487.5

Total Fat 116.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1519.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 53.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1058.6mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 4502.2mg	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: 64.2%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 22.6%