Lupin Free Turmeric-Ginger Kale and Avocado Salad
Bright, bold, and packed with texture, this salad is the kind of bowl that makes you feel genuinely good after eating it. Massaging the kale with a pinch of salt is the secret move here — it breaks down the tough leaves so they turn silky and soak up every drop of that golden turmeric-ginger dressing. Speaking of the dressing, the combination of fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, honey, and black pepper creates something warm and zingy that ties together the creamy avocado, crunchy purple cabbage, and sweet shredded carrots beautifully. Pumpkin seeds add a satisfying bite and a little extra richness without leaning on any legume-based ingredients, which is exactly what you want when you're steering clear of lupin flour or lupin seeds that sneak into so many packaged salad toppers and dressings. Every single component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient — nothing processed, nothing hidden. A handful of fresh cilantro or parsley scattered over the top at the end keeps things vibrant and fresh. It's the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a stunning side next to whatever else you're serving.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 bunch curly or lacinato kale (about 8 oz), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or pressed
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the torn kale leaves in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Using clean hands, massage the kale firmly for 1–2 minutes, squeezing and working the leaves until they darken, soften noticeably, and reduce in volume by about one-third.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, grated ginger, honey, garlic, black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt until the dressing is smooth and uniformly golden-yellow.
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