The Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad has a fresh, colorful, and delicious flavor. We prepare this healthy salad with kale, strawberries, avocado, red onion, walnuts, feta cheese, bacon, pumpkin seeds, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, black pepper, and garlic powder. This refreshing salad has about 390 calories and 13 g of net carbs. The Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad is perfect for light lunches, summer meals, side dishes, family meals, meal prep, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve this healthy salad with Grilled Lemon Chicken, Baked Salmon, Grilled Shrimp, Roasted Vegetables, or Hummus.
STATS:
- Course: Salad, Lunch, Side Dish
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 25 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessels
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
- Six cups chopped kale
- 1 avocado
- Two cups strawberries
- ½ cup red onion
- â…“ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup feta
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp. parsley
DRESSING:
- Olive oil, three tbsp.
- Two tbsp. lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar, one tbsp.
- One tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp. bacon
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- â…› tsp. salt
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
KALE:
- Use kale to provide fiber, color, and a hearty texture. As another choice, utilize spinach or mixed greens.
STRAWBERRIES:
- Use fresh strawberries to provide natural sweetness and a fruity flavor. As a different option, use blueberries or raspberries.
AVOCADO:
- Use avocado to provide creaminess and healthy fats. As a replacement, you can use cucumber for a lighter salad.
WALNUTS:
- Utilize walnuts to deliver crunch and nutritious fats. You can substitute almonds or pecans.
FETA CHEESE:
- Use feta for a salty and creamy flavor. As another choice, use goat cheese or Parmesan.
BACON:
- Use cooked bacon to add a savory and smoky flavor. You can use turkey bacon or omit it for a vegetarian version.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil for healthy Mediterranean-style fats. Avocado oil can be used as another option.
HONEY:
- Use honey to add mild sweetness to the dressing. For a lower-carb option, replace it with a low-carb sweetener.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We cook the bacon in a pan till become crispy & then crumble it.
- Put the chopped kale in a large dish and massage it for almost two minutes with a small amount of dressing.
- Include the parsley, strawberries, pumpkin seeds, avocado, feta, onion, and walnuts.
- Stir the salt, olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, bacon, honey, poppy seeds, and Dijon mustard.
- Spread the dressing on the salad and carefully mix.
- Serve the salad quickly.
TIPS:
- We utilize firm and fresh avocado and strawberries.
- You could toast the walnuts for additional flavor.
- Include the dressing just before eating.
- You could use shrimp, grilled chicken, or salmon for extra protein.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN DISHES:
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Grilled Shrimp
- Herb-Roasted Chicken
- Grilled Tofu
SALADS & SIDES:
- Greek Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Basil Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
- Hummus
- Roasted Chickpeas
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the undressed salad in a closed box and store it for nearly 2 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this salad, as the avocado and strawberries will lose their texture after defrosting.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this salad vegetarian?
- Yes, you can skip the bacon and include chickpeas, additional walnuts, or pumpkin seeds.
May we include chicken?
- Yes, you can use grilled chicken to prepare the salad a more full protein-rich meal.
Could we prepare this salad earlier?
- Yes, you can make the elements and dressing individually and mix them just before eating.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 390 kcal
Sodium: 430 mg
Net Carbs: 13 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 11 g
Fats: 30 g
Proteins: 10 g
Total Carbs: 20 g
