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Kale Salad with Avocado and Caesar Dressing

This Kale Salad is so easy to make and is a healthy twist on the Classic Caesar Salad. It's the perfect side or lunch for spring and summer potlucks, barbecues, picnics and parties. Packed with kale, creamy avocado, grilled chicken with a homemade Caesar dressing that is low carb, keto and Whole30 compliant.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado, avocado lunch recipe, caesar salad, easy low carb dinner, how to make keto pancakes, kale, kale caesar, kale salad, paleo, whole30
Servings 4 servings
Calories 267 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1 medium avocado divided
  • 1/4 cup Whole30 mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water , plus more to reach desired consistency

For the salad:

  • 2 teaspoons avocado OR olive oil
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed, chopped (5–6 cups)
  • 1 avocado , cut into slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon microgreens , for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon hemp seeds , for topping
  • 4 oz cooked chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta OR grated Parmesan , if not Whole30 / Paleo`

Instructions

Make the dressing:

  1. Add the avocado, mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and water to a blender or a food processor. Process until smooth, add more water as needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings.

For the salad:

  1. PREP & MASSAGE KALE: Remove and discard the hearty stems and tear or chop the kale leaves into thin piece and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil & a pinch of salt and use your hands to massage until the leaves start to soften and wilt.

    ADD DRESSING AND ASSEMBLE SALAD. Drizzle with dressing, black pepper and toss lightly to coat. Top with avocado and optional toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts
Kale Salad with Avocado and Caesar Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 7g28%
Protein 3g6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.