Massaged kale salad with avocado and lemon
Nutrition per serving
A crunchy detox salad of kale massaged with lemon, topped with avocado and seeds. Rich in vitamins and fibre, it is a healthy, filling lunch with fresh flavours.
Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 0 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Very easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, whole items) use average weights. 511 kcal · 11 g protein · 33 g carbohydrate · 35 g fat
Ingredients
Method
- Remove the stalks from the kale and tear the leaves into pieces.
- Massage it with the lemon juice, oil and a pinch of salt.
- Leave to rest for 10 minutes to soften.
- Add the diced avocado and the pumpkin seeds.
Nutritional benefits
Kale is very rich in vitamins K and C and in antioxidants for very few calories, avocado provides good fats and fibre, and pumpkin seeds supply plant protein and magnesium. A nutrient-dense, filling salad that is 100% plant-based.
Variations and substitutions
- With roasted chickpeas.
- With fruit: apple, pomegranate, mango.
- With feta (not vegan).
- With a lemon and tahini dressing.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 2 days once massaged (unlike most other salads). Add the avocado just before serving.
💡 Good to know
Massage the kale with the lemon and oil for 2 to 3 minutes: it softens, loses its bitterness and becomes far more pleasant raw.
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Ingredients in this recipe: kale · avocado · lemon · pumpkin seeds · olive oil.
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