Kale, Carrot, and Avocado Salad -- Yum!

Once again, Whole Foods has come up with a recipe that just sounds great -- and I want to make sure I have it posted here so it's right at my fingertips when I'm creating meal plans.

This time the ingredients are simple, but the taste factor is wowza! I just love avocdo added to salads and am already looking forward to serving this salad for lunch or even as a side with a bowl of soup.

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Kale, Carrot, and Avocado Salad

Serves 4
Note: Avocado provides rich flavor and creamy texture in this simple salad.

1 bunch kale, stemmed and finely chopped
2 cups grated carrots
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Use your hands or the back of a large spoon to thoroughly mash avocado into kale. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow kale to soften.

Nutrition Per serving (about 8oz/234g-wt.): 160 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 6g protein

Note: Reviews on this recipe were mixed -- some loved it and others didn't like the raw kale. I'm wondering if lightly steaming the kale would make a difference? Will have to give it a try.