FOOD+NUTRITION By Erin Dragutsky, MA, RD
Summer Salad with Dessert There’s nothing more refreshing than an easy, light salad on a hot summer day, except when a fruit popsicle follows it for dessert!
Massaged Kale & Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients: q 1 Avocado (medium) q 1 /2 cup Parsley (stems removed) q 1 stalk Green Onion (trimmed, chopped) q 1 /4 teaspoon Sea Salt (to taste) q 3 /4 cup Water (divided) q 4 cups Kale Leaves (tough stems removed, finely chopped) q 8 ounces Chicken Breast, Cooked (chopped) q 1 Cucumber (medium, chopped) q 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions: Add the avocado, parsley, green onion, salt, and half the water into a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is achieved. Pour olive oil over rinsed and chopped kale, massaging for 2-3 minutes until less firm. Divide the kale, chicken, and cucumber into bowls. Top with avocado dressing and enjoy! 40
