Colorful and refreshing, this avocado kale salad with strawberries and walnuts comes together in about 15 minutes. Massaging the kale with creamy avocado and a pinch of salt helps soften the leaves and tame their bitterness.
Like my avocado salad dressing, this recipe uses avocado in place of oil. A little fresh lime juice and pure maple syrup complete the dressing. And with sweet strawberries and buttery walnuts on top, this kale salad tastes bright and balanced.
Enjoy it with other vegan spring dishes as a starter or side. I especially love it with lemon asparagus orzo with chickpeas. It's also lovely for brunch alongside tater tot breakfast casserole with tofu scramble.
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This tastes so good! Thanks!
- Astrid
How to make avocado kale salad
- Wash and pat dry the kale leaves. Remove the stems and tough ribs with a knife or by tearing the leaves with your hands. Then chop or tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt and half of the avocado. Using your hands, massage the kale with the avocado until the leaves are tender and reduced in volume.
- Toss the kale with lime juice and pure maple syrup.
- Top with the remaining avocado, sliced strawberries, and walnuts.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
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📋 Recipe
Avocado Kale Salad with Strawberries and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 bunches kale, any variety (I used a combination of Lacinato and red kale)
- 1 avocado, (divided) diced
- pinch of salt
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup walnuts, (halves and pieces)
Instructions
- Wash the kale and and remove the tough ribs. Pat dry the leaves with a kitchen towel. Tear or chop them into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.2 bunches kale
- Use your hands to massage the kale with half the avocado and a pinch of salt until the kale is tender and has reduced in size.1 avocado, pinch of salt
- Add the lime juice and maple syrup and toss well to coat.2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Top the kale salad with the remaining avocado, strawberries, and walnuts. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.8 ounces fresh strawberries, ½ cup walnuts, 1 avocado
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
Eliza says
This was divine. I can't eat the raw kale so I pour boiling water over it for a few minutes, and then I just add the avocado when I serve it. The maple/lime dressing is delish and no oil needed. It tastes amazing!
Amy Katz says
So glad you made it work for you, Eliza!
Astrid says
This tastes so good! Thanks!
Amy says
Thank you, Astrid!