Curly kale salad with avocado, red pepper and pine nuts

Kurly Kale Salad

Lily & Loaf

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Author:

Lily & Loaf

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Calories

142

Kurly Kale Salad is a delicious and healthy dish featuring finely chopped kale, softened with a zesty dressing made of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of agave nectar. The kale is massaged to make it tender, then mixed with diced avocado, red pepper, and pine nuts for a rich combination of textures. Optional feta or goats cheese adds a creamy element. This fresh and flavourful salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish, packed with nutrients and bright flavours.

Ingredients

4 cups kale leaves (thick stalks removes) and finely chopped (or shredded)
1 avocado, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
Small handful of chopped pine nuts
50g feta or goats cheese (optional)

For the dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp agave nectar or honey

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Directions

To make the dressing whisk together all ingredients and set aside.
Add chopped Kale to a salad bowl and pour over the dressing, using clean hands massage the dressing into the kale so that the leaves naturally soften and wilt for ease of chewing.
Once softened and the dressing is mixed evenly across the leaves, add the remaining salad ingredients and toss again.
Serve immediately.

Recipe Note

Massage the kale with a little olive oil for 1–2 minutes before adding the dressing. This helps soften the leaves and improves the texture of the salad.