Kale Salad

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 head of kale
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp of olive
  • Dressing
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Toppings
  • 6 dried figs (or fresh figs)
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
  • pinch of black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    1.Rinse kale leaves and use a salad spinner to spin dry or pat dry
  2. 2
    2.Remove stems and veins from each leaf and cut leaves into small strips and place in bowl.
  3. 3
    3.Add lemon juice, salt and olive oil to leaves and massage thoroughly with hands.
  4. 4
    4.Set aside
  5. 5
    5.Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processer and mix until well combined.
  6. 6
    6.Toss kale leaves with dressing. Add a little at a time so you don't overdress.
  7. 7
    7.Chop figs into small pieces and add to salad.
  8. 8
    8.If using nuts add to salad.
  9. 9
    9.Sprinkle with hemp seeds
  10. 10
    10.Add a twist of ground black pepper
  11. 11
    11.Give it a light toss and serve

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