Best Kale And Avocado Salad With Dates Recipes

KALE SALAD WITH DATES, PARMESAN AND ALMONDS

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With a savory salad. Dress kale a day ahead; toss at the table.

Provided by Zoe Singer

Categories Salad Appetizer Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Lunch Parmesan Date Almond Kale Healthy Self

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bunches kale, stems removed, leaves shredded or finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds
8 dates, pitted and chopped
2 1/2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a peeler

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk juice, shallot, honey, salt and pepper flakes. Add kale; toss well. Let sit 20 minutes. Mix in oil. Refrigerate for up to 1 day, or serve immediately. In a dry pan, toast almonds over medium heat, tossing constantly, until color deepens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add almonds, dates and Parmesan to kale; serve.

KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

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Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!

Provided by Stephanie Ford

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

⅔ cup quinoa
1 ⅓ cups water
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped cucumber
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

KALE SALAD WITH AVOCADO

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Fatty, spicy, invigorating, and fresh, this dark green kale salad with avocado is a quick and healthy addition to any main meal, or is a perfect lunch on its own!

Provided by Masala Housing Cooperative

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 bunches kale, stemmed and finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
2 ripe avocados, mashed
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine kale and lemon juice in a bowl. Vigorously massage kale by squeezing handfuls for about 1 minute. Add avocados, tomatoes, and green onions.
Mix together olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 351.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

KALE-AND-AVOCADO SALAD WITH DATES

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bunch kale (about 12 ounces), preferably Tuscan, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 ounces Parmesan, shaved
8 large or 10 medium dry dates, such as deglet noor or amber, pitted and cut into slivers
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together kale, pine nuts, oil, and lemon juice. Add avocados, cheese, and dates, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper; serve.