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Kale Spinach Salad with Avocado

This kale spinach salad is a fresh salad made with tender baby spinach, finely chopped kale, creamy avocado, bright lemon juice, and good olive oil tossed together in one bowl for a simple but nourishing dish. There’s no actual cooking involved, just a quick massage of the kale to soften it slightly before folding it with the spinach and dressing everything in citrus and olive oil.

  • Prep10 min
  • Total10 min
  • Makes2 servings
  • Calories491
Kale Spinach Salad with Avocado

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl toss together the kale and spinach with the olive oil and lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Portion half of the salad mixture on to two separate plates. Top each bed of greens with half of the sliced avocado. Sprinkle each salad with parmesan, black pepper, and lemon zest. You also can add other spices like crushed red pepper or z'atar for extra flavor.

  3. 3

    Serve immediately.

Notes

If you’d like to prep ahead, you can wash and chop the greens in advance and store them dry in the fridge. Toss with the olive oil and lemon juice right before serving for the best flavor and texture. Keep the avocado separate and add it just before serving to prevent browning. The dressed kale and spinach can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and are best enjoyed the same day for the freshest texture. After a day, the spinach may begin to wilt. If your kale is very tough, you can gently massage it with the olive oil and lemon juice for about 30 seconds before serving to soften the leaves and mellow any bitterness. This salad is especially perfect in the warmer months, spring lunches, summer cookouts, or as a light side dish for weeknight dinners. It feels elevated enough for guests but simple enough for everyday meals. If you’d like to turn this kale spinach salad into a more filling main dish, add a simple protein on top. Grilled chicken, baked salmon, or even a scoop of cooked quinoa all work very well with the lemon and olive oil. Swap the parmesan for crumbled feta or a pinch of za'atar to give this a more distinctly Mediterranean character.

Per serving

  • Carbs20 g
  • Protein8 g
  • Fat46 g
  • Fiber15 g

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Vegetarian Mediterranean Salads

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