Description
Creamy avocado kale salad dances with zesty cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta, creating a Mediterranean-inspired delight. Crisp greens and luscious ingredients promise a refreshing lunch that satisfies your craving for wholesome, flavor-packed nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dairy:
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash kale leaves and pat dry with paper towels, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage chopped kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes to soften leaves and reduce bitterness.
- Dice avocado into uniform cubes and slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- Mince garlic and thinly slice red onion into delicate rings.
- Prepare tangy dressing by whisking together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Add sliced red onion to massaged kale and toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Incorporate diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes into the kale mixture.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over salad and gently fold ingredients to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of salad, creating a textural and flavor contrast.
- Let salad rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Massage kale thoroughly to break down tough fibers, making it more tender and easier to digest.
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushy texture and maintain salad’s structural integrity.
- Customize protein options by adding grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas for a more substantial meal.
- Store leftover salad without dressing to prevent wilting and maintain crisp vegetable quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg