Paleo Spinach and Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Spinach and Kale Salad! Bursting with flavor and color, this wholesome dish combines tender baby spinach, earthy kale, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, all brought together with a zesty homemade lemon Dijon dressing. Topped with crunchy almonds for added texture, this salad is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a light lunch or a nutritious side dish, this Paleo-friendly recipe proves that healthy eating can be both simple and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 3 cups Kale
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the baby spinach and kale. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
Step 2
Tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and discard the thick stems.
Step 3
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 4
Cut the avocado into cubes and set aside.
Step 5
Roughly chop the raw almonds for a bit of crunch in the salad.
Step 6
To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified.
Step 7
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 9
Top with avocado cubes and chopped almonds just before serving to keep them fresh.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy this wholesome, Paleo-friendly salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (898.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1037.5 |
| Total Fat 91.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1455.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.9g | |
| Protein 19.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 489.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2234.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories