Description
Revitalize your hiking experience with this invigorating Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad. Bursting with zesty flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad is the perfect post-adventure recharge. Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with heart-healthy fats from avocado, every bite provides an energizing boost while delighting your taste buds. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this salad is a must-have for health-conscious adventurers seeking a refreshing meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh kale leaves (curly or Lacinato), washed and torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (to taste)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the torn kale leaves in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the kale.
- Massage the kale gently for about 2-3 minutes to soften the leaves and ensure even coating.
- Add sliced avocado on top of the dressed kale.
- Toss everything together gently until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or let it marinate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg