Massaged Kale Salad with Avocado & Chickpeas

Directions

1. 1
   Squeeze half the avocado out of its shell and into a large bowl. Mash with a fork.
2. 2
   Add the kale, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. And, with clean hands, dig in! Squeeze and rub the kale until its reduced in size and tender, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.To a medium bowl, addthe chickpeas, onion, olive oil, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until well-combined.Divide kale between two plates. Top with chickpeas. Slice remaining avocado and arrange on top of the salads.
3. 3
   Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the top.
4. 4
   Serve immediately.