Description
Fresh Kale and Citrus Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that beautifully marries the robust flavor of kale with the zesty sweetness of oranges. This colorful salad not only pleases the eye but also delivers a delightful crunch and burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light weeknight dinner, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium oranges, segmented
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the kale. Remove tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel the oranges and segment them by cutting between the membranes to release the juicy segments.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop the avocado into cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, orange segments, red onion, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg