Lemon and Avocado Kale Salad

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serves 2The best kale salad ever!! The avocado, lemon, and pine nuts add such a nice touch! I’m telling you, this is your new favorite salad!
Ingredients

• 2 cups kale, de-stemmed and finely chopped
• 1/2 – 1 lemon, juiced and strained (amount depends on size and juiciness)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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Preparation​

1. Chop the kale and place in a large bowl.
2. Coat the kale with the strained lemon juice and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the olive oil, sea salt, avocado, and pine nuts to the bowl, reserving some toasted pine nuts for topping.
4. Use a spatula to smush the avocados against the side of the bowl as you mix it, still leaving them a bit chunky.
5. Place the salad in bowls and top with additional toasted pine nuts.