MASSAGED KALE AND AVOCADO SALAD

MASSAGED KALE AND AVOCADO SALAD

• Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
•  Yield: 3-4 servings 1x

INGREDIENTS

FOR SALAD:

• one bunch of kale (I prefer the Lacinato/Dino variety)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (like this)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp sea salt (I use this brand)

FOR DRESSING:

• one avocado, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (where to buy good quality, organic olive oil)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp nutritional yeast (like this)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds for garnish

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove hard stem from leaves of kale and place leaves on top of each other. Roll into a tight cigar-looking tube and slice in thin ribbons.
2. Place kale ribbons into large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt. Massage the kale for about 2 minutes. It should start to turn a rich, greener color. Set aside.
3. To make dressing: Combine avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mash until smooth and creamy. For an even creamier dressing, use a small food processor.
4. Toss massaged kale with dressing. Garnish pumpkin seeds.