Kale, Sprout & Avocado Salad

By Bebeloveokazu @bebeloveokazu

A few months ago I was inspired to expand my culinary horizons by exploring the world of raw foods. While I am no where close to becoming a vegetarian, I decided that I could certainly benefit by incorporating more raw vegetables and fruit into my diet.

You might recall my post about green smoothies and how I fell madly in love with this powerful drink that essentially replaced my breakfast. It’s still a breakfast that I enjoy practically every day although recently there have been a few very chilly mornings that called for a hot warm bowl of oatmeal. (Follow this link for my favorite oatmeal with caramelized bananas.)

It was at the same time that I fell in love with green smoothies that I also fell in love with an extremely simple lacinato kale salad that is easy to prepare and tastes fantastic. Additionally, it is very energizing and satisfying. I hope you’ll enjoy this salad as much as I do! The kale is invigorating!

At this time, I would like to confess that I baked a nice batch of brownies last night and eating this salad for lunch makes me feel just a tad less guilty about feeding my chocolate obsession. :)

Cheers!

Print   Ingredients
  • 6 to 8 lacinato (dinosaur) kale branches, stem removed
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup alfalfa sprouts
  • 2 tablespoon slivered almonds (or other chopped nuts)
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
  1. Remove stems from lacinato kale, and rough chop.
  2. Cube avocado.
  3. In a large bowl, combine kale, alfalfa sprouts, and avocado. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad. Add slivered almonds, season with salt and gently toss.
  4. Serve immediately.
Notes Recipe adapted form Ani Phyo. 3.1.09