Kale Salad with Avocado Dressing

Kale Salad with Avocado Dressing

During a trip to Tucson visiting a childhood friend, Greer tried out a few of the local spots.  At one of them, she had to grab a bite of a Kale and Avocado salad that one of her friends had ordered.  Given her love of avocado, it’s really no surprise that she wanted to create a similar salad at home.  We know kale is healthy, but had never been able to really enjoy it.  This dressing makes it a really great dish for the spring.  As a side, this will serve 3-4 people.

Ingredients

1 bunch of Kale, leaves torn off
10-12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Dressing

1 Avocado
1/3 C Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Lime, juiced
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
½ tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients for dressing in a bowl and mix until smooth.  Add water as necessary to thin dressing.  It should be about the consistency of mustard.

Toss kale leaves and tomatoes with dressing until well coated.  Chill for 10 minutes.  Keep any leftover dressing in the refrigerator.

Leftovers

The dressing will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
 
Cost
Kale: $0.99
Avocado: $1.50
Lime: $0.20
Spices, vinegars on hand: $0.75
Total: $3.44
Per serving: $0.86