Lemony Kale Chickpea Avocado Salad

This is the most simple, delicious superfood salad that is a snap to make. Keep this recipe on hand for when you want a quick fix of nutrients, a burst of flavor, and are short on time. Oh so good.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic (pressed or minced)

¼ tsp kosher salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (taste as you add to find the right amount for you)

8 cups kale (washed and torn)

1 15-oz can garbanzo beans (rinsed)

1 ripe avocado

Directions:

Combine lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in medium-sized bowl, whisk in olive oil until creamy (or well combined).

Pour over kale; gently massage vinaigrette into kale leaves until they soften.

Fold in chickpeas, avocado and dish up!

Optional toppings: nuts (or you can try topping with cheese, nutritional yeast, pomegranate seeds, grilled chicken (or other meats), etc.)

Recipe source: thekitchengirl.com