# @kalejunkie on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DK8mJSKRgge
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36608781-kalejunkie-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-16T03:38:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nicole Keshishian | KALEJUNKIE® (@kalejunkie) — https://gondola.cc/kalejunkie

## Caption

FOLLOW @kalejunkie MICRO CHOP KALE SALAD W/JALAPENO-LEMON DRESSING, because who better to convert you to loving kale than me?!? € I love a good kale salad but the key component is making sure the kale is chopped so finely, that it’s hard to stab with a fork (a spoon salad all the way). Why? Because the kale softens and isn’t a tough ball of roughage that we all tend to think of when we think of kale! This particular salad is inspired by the one that I had with my sister at
@matteistavernauberge a few weeks ago-it was the highlight of our trip. The jalapeños in the salad were super unexpected and no-it wasn’t a spicy salad-it just added so much flavor! I can’t wait for you to try this and report back!
Makes 4 servings
SALAD—
1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and very finely chopped
1 tsp avocado oil
1 avocado, chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup parmigiano cheese, finely grated
1 lemon, zested
DRESSING
1/3 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup honey
1 lemon, juiced
4 slices jalapeño, seeds removed
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

First, remove stems from the kale and chop it very finely.
Transfer the chopped kale to a large bowl and add the avocado oil. Use your hands to massage the kale for about 1 minute, to soften. Chop the avocado and jalapenos and add to the bowl, along with the grated cheese. Next, in a small pan over medium-low heat, toast the pine nuts for about 3-4 minutes then add in the breadcrumbs and toast for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl with the salad. Finally, make the dressing. Add the dressing ingredients to a small blender and blend until creamy. Pour over the top of the salad. Add the lemon zest.
Toss and enjoy!
#kale #kalesalad #easyrecipes

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