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Apr 29, 2017 By Stacie Hassing

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado

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This Greek Kale Salad with Avocado has your name written all over it. Can we get a “Kale Yeah!”?

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado on a white plate

A hearty and colorful salad that’s packed to max with flavor, healthy fats and nutrient-dense veggies.

The Greek cuisine is one of my faves. It’s nutrient dense, abundant in veggies, quite colorful and taste damn delicious. If you’re on the same page (and even if you’re not), you’re going to love this salad. It  screams everything Greek and has the perfect combination of ingredients with an array of fibrous veggies, fresh herbs, feta, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and you can’t forget the beloved avocado. This flavor-packed Greek Kale Salad with Avocado makes for a delicious side-salad, potluck addition or add your favorite protein to make it a well-balanced meal. It’s quick to make and made with hearty enough ingredients so that you can enjoy the leftovers the next day (or even two days later).

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado ingredients in a white bowl

Whether you’re ‘yeah’ing’ for kale or not, this salad is a must try!

I know, I know, some of you may be turning your nose up at the thought of kale but trust me on this. It works well in this salad as it soaks up some of the liquid from the other veggies and takes on the flavor of the Greek dressing. And because kale is nice and hearty, it won’t turn soggy on you like other greens might. A tip when prepping kale is to make sure to remove the woody stems and to give it a good chop – doing this will cut down on the chewing time 😉

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado in a white bowlGreek Kale Salad with Avocado can be made Whole30 and vegan-friendly by simply leaving out the feta.

Whole30’ers and Vegans we’ve got your back! You can totally make this salad compliant to fit your dietary preferences. Simply omit the feta and you’re good to go.

Hey…did you know that we have an entire category of both Whole30 and Vegan recipes?

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado on a white plate

This salad is a fast-and-easy recipe especially if you take the short cut and use Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette.

When time is not in our favor we reach for pre-made dressings and condiments. We’re human and don’t always have time to make everything from scratch. One of our go-to brands is Primal Kitchen because they use only quality, real food ingredients. All of their dressings and mayos are made with heart healthy, avocado oil which is something you can’t find in any other dressings and condiments on the market.

However, if you do have a little extra time, I’ve also included an option for a homemade Greek dressing in the recipe below.

Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette | Greek Kale Salad with Avocado | The Real Food Dietitians | https://therealfoodrds.com/greek-kale-salad-avocado/

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(can also be used as a marinade for veggies and meat)

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Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette with Kale Salad on a white plate

With so much variety of ingredients in this salad, every bite will give you a different yet delicious mouthful of flavors.

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado on a gold fork

Add this Greek Kale Salad with Avocado to this weeks menu or plan on making it for an upcoming potluck or summer grill-out!

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Greek Kale Salad with Avocado

Greek Kale Salad with Avocado is a hearty and colorful salad that’s packed to max with flavor, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense veggies! The perfect salad for any upcoming potlucks and summer grill-outs. It can be made Whole30 and Vegan-friendly by simply omitting the feta cheese.

  • Author: The Real Food Dietitians
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 side servings 1x
  • Category: Salads & Sides
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★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews

Ingredients

  • 3–4 cups kale, stems removed & roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado, cubed or sliced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, diced (~1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium sweet bell pepper, diced (~1 cup)
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, diced (~1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced (~1/3 cup)
  • 2/3 c. artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olive, sliced
  • 2–3 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (omit for vegan, dairy-free and whole30-friendly)
  • 1/3–1/2 cup Greek Vinaigrette Dressing (recommend Primal Kitchen) or see recipe below*

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
  2. Add vinaigrette and gently toss salad.
  3. Serve as a side or add cooked chicken or salmon and enjoy as an entree salad.

Notes

*Homemade Greek Vinaigrette: Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil,1 lemon, juiced, 1 tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. dried basil, ¼ tsp. dried thyme, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, Sea salt and pepper to taste

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (with feta)
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 5 g

As always, we’d love to hear if you give this recipe a try, how you liked it and any modifications you made!

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

    May 4, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Oh kale YESSS to this delicious greek salad! Such a good idea to add avocado 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      May 7, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Hey Bethany,

      It’s pretty much avocado on everything around here… I’m sure you can relate!

      Reply
  2. Ashli @ Namaste Nourished says

    May 5, 2017 at 9:45 am

    Yum! I’m a huge fan of greek cuisine, and I love kale, so this definitely sounds like a winning recipe for me!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      May 7, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      Hi Ashli,

      Greek food rocks – and kale is pretty awesome, too! I think you’ll love this recipe. It’s great for meal preps because it holds up well for a few days in the fridge (actually, it gets better…)

      Reply
  3. Maddie says

    August 6, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    I needed a W30 recipe for a church potluck and decided to give this salad a try. It was a hit! Will definitely be making it again. Thanks!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      August 7, 2017 at 6:18 am

      Awesome!!

      Reply
  4. Catia software says

    September 30, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Kale salad is always my favourite. Love the simple lemony dressing you’ve made!

    ★★★★★

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      October 3, 2017 at 7:55 am

      Kale Yeah!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tonia says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:50 am

    This salad is awesome. Made it just as posted leaving out the cheese because hubby and I are doing the whole 30. I forgot to add the avocado and it was still great. If you are new to kale I have a tip thatI read, after you wash, remove stems and chop use your hands to massage the leaves. Squeeze the leaves between your hands and it breaks the kale down and makes chewing it easier and more enjoyable.
    Thanks for a great recipe.

    ★★★★

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 21, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Tonia,

      Glad you loved the salad. I always massage my kale to make it easier to chew – I also find that it’s gets a little sweeter, too. Using a pinch of salt to massage it makes the process go a little faster (just be sure to adjust the salt in the dressing if you do!)

      Reply
  6. Donna says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    My salad never looks as beautiful as yours here; but I’m sure it’s just as tasty! I omit the peppers, onions, and artichokes only because I am having to be strict about carb intake. Interestingly enough I never miss them. This salad is definitely a big favorite of mine and have made it many times. The homemade dressing is the BEST! For those who haven’t tried it, you should!

    ★★★★★

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      July 12, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      So great to hear you enjoyed this recipe and glad you were able to modify it to make this salad work for your diet!

      Reply
  7. Aimee says

    September 2, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I made this salad for friends. They loved it. I used the salad dressing recipe attached and doubled the recipe. I also added more kale that it called for. It was so good.

    Reply

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