SUMMER KALE, AVOCADO, MANGO, AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CITRUS POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

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This is a delicious summer salad. Great as a dinner salad with some grilled chicken or fish, or as a side. This is my first experience with kale, and I'm hooked! Add nuts (walnuts, cashews, slivered almonds), sunflower seeds, or dried fruit (cranberries or cherries) for some added texture and deliciousness! I also like to add thinly sliced red bell peppers or Shepherd peppers; it is a salad, anything goes! The citrus vinaigrette is light and refreshing. Sometimes I want a sweeter vinaigrette, hence the addition of marmalade. Apricot would work well, too. A great summertime salad.

Provided by debbie eckstein

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups shredded kale
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
½ mango - peeled, seeded, and cubed
⅓ cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
⅓ cucumber, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon sunflower seed kernels, or to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon poppy seeds
½ teaspoon orange marmalade, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place kale in a large bowl and gently massage it with your hands until slightly tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Let kale rest to tenderize further, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir avocado, mango, chickpeas, and cucumber into kale.
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, sunflower seed kernels, mustard, poppy seeds, and marmalade in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; put on the lid and shake until dressing is well combined. Pour dressing over kale mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 139.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Germaine Cornelia
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves kale salads.


Ernesto Alvarez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up summer produce and it's so delicious.


Jereth Bogman
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Austin Lipscomb
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Graham Ohara
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I'm always looking for new ways to make kale salad, and this one is a keeper. It's so delicious and refreshing.


LEGEND X GAMER
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is really good and the kale is not too bitter.


Ankunda Eris
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale. I always have a bunch of kale in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


spxb3a
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I love the citrus poppy seed vinaigrette. It's the perfect dressing for this salad.


Phetolo Ofentse
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


zelim zelim chanel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Meem Rahman
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to use up summer produce.


BANA AHLAHAYAM
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I'm definitely going to be making it again soon.


the kid gamer
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The mango and avocado add a nice sweetness, while the chickpeas and kale add a bit of savory.


Andiswa Zulu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt to taste.


MD Kajim MD Kajim Ahamed
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the citrus poppy seed vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Ecter Renter
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I made this salad for a cookout and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique and delicious flavors.


Mahnoor jawed
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This salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The combination of kale, avocado, mango, and chickpeas is a great balance of textures and flavors.