Avocado Kale Salad & Peanut Dressing

Recipe PREP 15 min

Avocado Kale Salad & Peanut Dressing

PREP 15 min

Description

This is a dish full of healing potential. Creamy avocado, antioxidant-rich kale, and immunity-boosting citrus come together with the healthy fats of hemp seeds, which are an excellent source of oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid). High in fiber and nutrients, it supports digestion, heart health, and vitality. Its rich, satisfying flavors inspire mindful eating.

Ingredients

4 SERVES

Avocado-Kale Salad

1/4 cup (40 g) dried cherries (or other dried fruit such as cranberries, mango, etc.)
1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice (or other citrus juice — lime, grapefruit, orange, etc.), divided
1 to 2 bunches of kale
1 ripe avocado
2 Tbsp (20 g) hemp seeds

Peanut Dressing

1/2 cup (130 g) peanut butter
2 Tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, rehydrate the dried fruit in half of the citrus juice; set aside while you prepare the salad.
Step 2

De-stem the kale, and tear it into bite-size pieces over a large bowl. Add the avocado and remaining citrus juice. With clean or gloved hands, massage the kale with avocado for about 3 minutes. The kale should brighten, glisten, and the volume should decrease.
Step 3

Sprinkle the hemp seeds over the salad. Add the rehydrated fruit (with the juice, too). Toss well. Set aside.
Step 4

Make the dressing: Mix the peanut butter and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in the garlic until thoroughly combined. Serve the salad with the peanut dressing alongside.