Sweet-Spicy Mango Avocado Kale Feta Salad Recipe

A perfect salad has all the things: it's sweet, spicy, salty, crunchy, and, ideally, also healthy. This Mango, Avocado, Feta Kale Salad is a winner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Low Fat, Vegetarian

Servings

Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients

2 bunches kale (preferably lacinato variety)
about 1 pound
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 orange muscat vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
Pinch ground chile powder
Tajín chile-lime seasoning
2 medium avocados
peeled, pitted, and finely chopped
1 medium ripe mango
peeled, pitted, and diced
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
(about 4 ounces)

Instructions

Massage The Kale: Fold each kale leaf in half lengthwise, then pull out and discard the center rib. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in a large nonreactive bowl (you should have about 6 cups).
Add lemon juice and salt to kale and, with clean hands, rub and gently squeeze the kale until it just begins to soften and wilt (it will darken in color). Add orange juice, vinegar, and oil and toss to coat and set aside while you prepare the rest, at least 10 minutes.
Toast The Pepitas: Meanwhile, toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat. When golden brown, add a drizzle of olive oil and the chile powder and cook until fragrant. Toss to coat then remove from heat.
Plate The Salad: Taste the kale and add more salt or vinegar, as desired. Divide salad among plates, add avocado, mango, and cheese, sprinkle each with a spoonful of seeds and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 13gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 982mgPotassium: 1139mgFiber: 14gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 14326IUVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 504mgIron: 4mg

Keyword easy kale salad, kale side salad