Skin-Supportive Avocado & Pumpkin Seed Salad
A zinc- and vitamin-rich salad designed to combat breakouts, featuring omega-3s and antioxidants for glowing skin. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs avocado, pumpkin seeds, kale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups kale
- 1/4 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Massage 2 cups kale leaves with 1/2 tsp olive oil for 2 minutes until tender and reduced in volume. Add 1/4 cup sliced red onion and toss gently.
- Step 2: Slice 1/2 medium avocado into 1/4-inch thick pieces and arrange over kale mixture. Sprinkle 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds evenly across the top.
- Step 3: Whisk together 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle over salad immediately before serving, ensuring all ingredients are coated and seeds are slightly moistened.
