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Smoky Chicken and Avocado Kale Salad

By Kendra Vaculin

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Smoky Chicken and Avocado Salad on a metal platter
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Christina Allen

Once you mash avocado into raw kale, you might never eat the hearty green any other way. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! The acid from the lime and fat from the avocado perfectly tenderize rough leafy kale (even the curly stuff), making a flavorful base for smoky roast chicken breasts, jammy red onion wedges, and crunchy toasted pepitas.

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