Avocado Kale Salad with Strawberries

Overhead of serving bowl of kale salad topped with sliced strawberries, avocado cubes, and walnuts.

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Avocado Kale Salad with Strawberries

Colorful and refreshing, this vegan massaged avocado kale salad with strawberries is easy to make with a handful of whole food ingredients in only 15 minutes.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Special diet: gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, vegan

Servings: people

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

2 bunches kale (any variety or a combination)
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)

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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

Notes

Storing:

Leftovers will last up to 3 days days covered in the refrigerator. Toss again before serving.

Substitutions:

If strawberries aren't available, you can blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries instead.
If you don't want to use walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, or sunflower seeds are great substitutions.

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