Kale Power Salad w/ Meyer Lemon Dressing

Lean Green Power Salad

Recipe by Chung-Ah of Damn Delicious.

With the many nutritional perks of kale, why not whip up a kale salad packed with fresh avocado,  pomegranate seeds, pecans and crumbly goat cheese along with a wonderfully tart Meyer lemon vinaigrette? It’s the perfect dish for a light lunch or even a hearty dinner. You can even add your favorite kind of protein like grilled chicken breast! (If you’re not on the kale bandwagon just yet, I’m sure this salad will give you a change of heart!)
Yields 3-4 servingsIngredients:

• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 oz chopped chicken 

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

For the Meyer lemon vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• 1 TBSP RAW honey

Directions:

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Meyer lemon zest and juice, and honey in a small bowl; set aside.

To assemble the salad, place kale in a large bowl; top with avocado, pomegranate seeds, pecans and goat cheese. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.

Serve immediately.