Baby Kale and Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Fresh, flavorful and super healthy, summer pick me up

This green and scrumptious salad has it all.  It has the fresh and nutrient-packed baby kale that perfectly complements the buttery and filling avocado pieces. It has crunchy and flavorful pine nuts and a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese slivers. All combined and mixed with a lemony vinaigrette dressing. 

Add a few saltines on the sides and you're set for a perfect, light and satisfying summer lunch! 

What more can you ask from a salad bowl?!? How about high quality and locally sourced produce, conveniently ordered online and delivered straight to your house?!? Just like I did! Thanks to MilkAndEggs  for making this so easy and so delicious for me. 

I've mentioned this company before, but if you don't already know Milk and Eggs offers an amazing variety of farm fresh, organic, locally sourced, top quality products. Not just milk and eggs, but fruit and veggies and lots more! Free delivery for Orange and Los Angeles County. You can easily place your order here and use code MANUELA at check out for $20 off (any order of $40 or more, new customers only). You're welcome!!

Now, let's enjoy this salad... poolside! Why not?!? 

INGREDIENTS:

YIELD: 1 serving

1. • about 2 cups baby kale
   • 1 avocado
   • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
   • Parmesan cheese to taste (shaved or shredded)
   • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
   • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
   • sea salt pepper to taste
   • garlic powder if desired

PREPARATION:

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper (and garlic powder if using).

In a large bowl add the kale. Pour the dressing over the kale and toss to coat.

Toss in the avocado cut in cubes and the pine nuts (toasted if you'd like).
Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!