Avocado Kale Salad
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Serves 4
This is a quick, easy and delicious salad. I first saw this prepared at a raw foods class given by Dr. Ariel Policano and have been enjoying it ever since.
A small portion of the salad is a great side, but it is also filling enough to serve as a stand-alone meal.
Ingredients
- 1 head kale, shredded
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- celtic sea salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
Preparation
In mixing bowl, toss all ingredients together. Mush everything together (with hands) to created marinated/wilted effect on kale. This makes it much tastier and easier to digest.
Comments
kandace writes: (November 28, 2006)
I just saw a really amazing looking take on this salad by The Raw Chef – Wilted Kale Salad with a Creamy Chipotle Dressing
joseegonthier writes: (January 23, 2007)
I didn’t have any avocado on hand, so I used tahini instead. It’s delicious! I also tried it with some raita I made (using cashews instead of yogourt) – another pure delight!
hleva writes: (January 24, 2007)
Wow, I am definately going to try this since I never have eaten kale before. I really did not know that it could be eaten raw. LOL
paprika writes: (January 26, 2007)
I bought kale last night with my groceries because it was cheaper than romaine, can you believe that? I was worried the taste would be too strong but I make this recipe and it was fantastic! I love the heartiness of the kale, so much “meatier” than romaine, LOL.
kandace writes: (February 15, 2007)
I’ve really started to incorporate more kale in my diet. If you do like kale, try out a green smoothie. I love it!
rawozzy writes: (February 16, 2007)
This recipe looks great and I love kale. I put it in my smoothies all the time. Especially the dino kale. I am not keen on the other kind of kale. The purple one. I put it in the smoothies but I don’t think it would be good in this salad. Anyway.. I am going to try it tonight! Thanks kandace. :)
Pam writes: (February 16, 2007)
Alissa Cohen has one like this. It’s really good. You have to really get your hands in there and molest the heck out of that kale!
kandace writes: (February 28, 2007)
Quite true, Pam. The more you mush with your hands, the better the salad is!
pearlap writes: (March 12, 2007)
From the picture, it looks like the avocado gets completely mushed up – there are no chunks in the salad. Is that correct? This looks great – I bought everything to make it and want to make sure I do it right. Thanks!
k8lyn07 writes: (March 13, 2007)
i made this but found the avocado taste too overpowering :( maybe thats just me, otherwise i thought it was pretty good !
kandace writes: (March 21, 2007)
pearlap: yes, the avocado gets all mushed up; no chunks at all.
hungry girl writes: (April 07, 2007)
Very satisfying, loved it.
suvine writes: (April 18, 2007)
I made it here it is, I made this years ago , actually, I eat few greens if any these days. I am not sure how to post pics here but here is the URL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/durianmoonflowers/diva042.jpg
germin8 writes: (June 06, 2007)
We added more liquid (olive oil & lemon juice) and enjoyed it a day later.
Rosie writes: (June 30, 2007)
I’ve made this a few times and love it. Easy to make variations, too! Today I added rainbow kale, lettuce, red bell pepper instead of tomato (none ripe yet), cucumber, shredded zucchini, and hemp seed for an awesome dinner salad.
welovepandas writes: (July 02, 2007)
How much is a head of kale?
Zoe writes: (July 17, 2007)
better without the lemon juice!!!! and tons of cayenne
chefraw16 writes: (July 24, 2007)
a great kale salad….some nama,some olive oil,some lemon juice,five-spice powder to make the dressing..pour over kale and let marinate for a couple of hrs at room temp..as long as it is not to hot…before serving add some cucumbers,bell,sprouts,green onion or whatever your heart desires!!!!! Some marinated mushrooms and onions….......
flinzz78 writes: (August 02, 2007)
Wow! Your on a roll chefraw16!!!!!!!
heathermarsbomb writes: (November 07, 2007)
Yum…can’t wait to try this. This might be dinenr tonight!
heathermarsbomb writes: (November 07, 2007)
whoops! typed too fast *dinner, LOL
kandace writes: (November 15, 2007)
welovepandas: A head is basically a bunch (the quantity that my local grocery store sells in).
Allison writes: (January 25, 2008)
Wow this salad is awesome. I just made this tonight and am eating it while I type this :) It is truly amazing. I cannot believe how totally delicious and simple this is. Thanks for this recipe!
raw4health writes: (February 12, 2008)
This has become a new favorite. I’m thrilled that it also passed the picky children taste test. It’s delicious.
Junebelle writes: (March 11, 2008)
This is absolutely divine! I substituted the cayanne for some other spices. This is going right in my recipe box. Thanks!
idalupino writes: (March 19, 2008)
Well this looks delicious.
As close to a raw food contest as the mainstream media will probably ever get – but you should check it out:
http://cheftotherescue.msn.com/RecipeSubmission.aspx?CategoryId=655
This is a veggie recipe contest and this month it’s is all about Salads. Ends on the 30th. People can win a signed copy of a Cat Cora book and a chance to dine in one of her restaurants… if you’re into that kind of thing :)
More details on the main Chef to the Rescue site: http://cheftotherescue.msn.com/?cn=rc
Just thought I’d share and encourage raw folks to represent :)
jsorensens2 writes: (March 29, 2008)
Massage the kale for a long time – 10 minutes – to break down the fibers and make it nice and soft. I massage it for 5 minutes with just the olive oil, then add the avocado and massage that in for the last 5 minutes, then top with my favorite veggies: tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, chopped red onion, etc. It tastes really good and will fill you up! Also it keeps in the frig for a couple of days I have found out. Skip the cayenne completely if you don’t like heat – it doesn’t need it, but for spice lovers throw it in.
duvander writes: (April 19, 2008)
I love kale and can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Rawkincake writes: (April 30, 2008)
I made this last night and ate the whole thing!!! TY!!!!
peacejoy writes: (July 23, 2008)
This looks great. Can’t wait to try this.
VeggiePrincess writes: (August 26, 2008)
Well this was my first experience with Kale (other than a salad I bought at a health food store which was ‘eh’). I loved it so I made another batch right on the spot. The first batch I did exactly as the recipe said (except the hubby loves pine nuts so I added some of those). The second batch was a little different (I’m still learning so if any of this isn’t raw SORRY!) I did the base recipe but replaced cayenne with a fresh Thai Chili Pepper minced up nicely, and garlic and sesame seeds. It was excellent! I will be taking it to work tomorrow for lunch! Thanks!!
42bananas writes: (September 28, 2008)
I loved this! Thanks jsorensens2 for the tip on the 10 min. massage I have tried to make this type of salad before and didn’t like it because the the toughness of the kale but after massaging for 10 min it is almost like creamed spinach consistency. yum
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