Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad

When strawberries are in season, I enjoy making this refreshing and healthy oil-free Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad with coconut and hemp seeds. It’s hearty, yet refreshing. And Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

When I start seeing that organic strawberries are available in my CSA box or at the local market, I start buying them every time I shop. Are you the same way?

They are great as a healthy snack or dessert, but I also like to use them in recipes such as in Raw Strawberry Mango Avocado Tacos or as a topping for Matcha Green Tea Chia Pudding.

And I also like them in salads.

Before we get started on how to make this Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad, I want to share some affiliate links with you so that you can easily find the ingredients for this recipe. Don’t worry, they are all things that you can use in other recipes, especially if you bake or enjoy smoothies.

Since I wanted to keep this recipe raw, I like to use Organic Raw Blue Agave. It’s a low glycemic sweetener, and it helps take away any bitterness from the kale. Another option is to substitute the agave with pure maple syrup.

Raw hemp seeds are tasty and a great source of Omega 3 and 6 Essential Fatty Acids. They are great as a topping on salads or smoothie bowls or blended in smoothies.

Unsweetened Shredded Coconut can be used in countless ways, including as topping for oatmeal, in salads, and in smoothies.

And now, I present to you the recipe for Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad!

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Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad

Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad is perfect as a light meal for one or two, or as a starter for four people. It also travels well if you want to bring it to a potluck, and it can keep refrigerated for a couple of days.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 159 kcal

Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale I used green kale., any variety
• 1 avocado Half will be used to massage the kale, and the other half cubed as a salad ingredient., divided
• 8 ounces fresh strawberries roughly chopped
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp agave
• 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Remove the tough ribs from the kale and tear or chop into bite-size pieces.
2. In a large bowl, use your hands to massage the kale with half the avocado until the kale is tender and has reduced in size.
3. Add the lime juice and agave and toss well to coat.
4. Add the cubed avocado, strawberries, hemp seeds, and shredded coconut and toss again.
5. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 11mg 0%

Potassium 420mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 4g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 30.3%

Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 4.2%

Iron 7.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What is your favorite way to enjoy strawberries? Please let me know in the comments!

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