This has been my go to salad base recently – it is SO good. I’m obsessed with changing up the toppings and making new creations with this kale salad starter!
Kale Salad Base Recipe:
1 10oz bag of kale
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small/medium avocado or 1/2 large avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1-2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
steps:
1. Transfer the kale leaves into a large bowl, handful by handful, removing all the hard stems/tough bits
2. Add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the bowl of kale and massage the leaves with your hands until they begin to wilt/soften (about 15 seconds)
3. Add the avocado to the bowl and again, massage everything together until the leaves further wilt (about 15-30 seconds)
4. Finally add the remaining ingredients- lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, dijon mustard, and parmesan- and toss everything until well combined
5. Add in your favorite salad ingredients and enjoy!
notes:
– This recipe makes 2 main dish salads or about 4-6 side dish salads (depending on how many toppings you add in)
– Some of my favorite combinations to add to this salad base are:
— quinoa, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pine nuts
— chickpeas, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes
— buffalo tofu, cucumber, tomato