Best Ever Paleo Kale Salad
Jul 12, 2024 12:53 PM
This is definitely the best kale salad I’ve made! Loads of flavor, easy pickled onions, toasted almonds, avocado and more with a tangy maple dijon dressing. Great for a light meal, picnics, BBQ’s and really anytime! Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan.
I’m a huge fan of kale whether it’s cooked or in salad form – it holds flavor so well and I can’t get enough!
I never thought I’d love kale 10 years ago.
But as I discovered how incredible it is when sautéed really crispy, (like here with bacon) and how well it holds dressing and doesn’t wilt, it’s become an easy favorite!
I loaded up this paleo and vegan salad with pickled onions, avocado, apples, cranberries, toasted almonds and a little vegan parmesan, which is totally optional.
The dressing is a simple dijon vinaigrette that you can shake together in seconds. Let’s get into more of the details!
Ingredients:
Pickled onions
- 1 large red onion very thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
Salad
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch kale finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil + dash sea salt
- 1 apple thinly sliced or julienned (I used honey crisp)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries fruit sweetened
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese optional
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
3 minutes
Total Time:
33 minutes
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