Citrus Kale Salad with Avocado

Massaged kale, juicy orange segments and creamy avocado with a simple citrus vinaigrette: sunny, crunchy and ready in 15 minutes.

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Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Total15 min
Yield4 servings
LevelBeginner

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

Instructions

  1. Place kale in a large bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and the salt. Massage with your hands for 2 minutes until darker and softer.
  2. Whisk the remaining oil with orange juice, lemon juice, mustard and maple syrup.
  3. Toss the kale with the dressing.
  4. Top with orange segments, avocado and pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.

Tips for success

  • Slice kale very thin for the best texture.
  • Add avocado last so it does not brown.

Substitutions

  • Grapefruit or mandarins replace oranges.
  • Sunflower seeds work in place of pumpkin seeds.

Storage & reheating

Undressed kale keeps 3 days; dress just before serving.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Estimate only. Calculated roughly from typical ingredients; real values vary by brand and portion.

Calories~250 kcal
Protein~5 g
Carbohydrates~24 g
Fat~17 g

Frequently asked questions

Can I use curly kale?

Yes; massage it a minute longer.