Quick, easy and real tasty, this burger salad with pesto is the best way to eat a clean and satisfying Paleo + Whole30 lunch or dinner! It is also one of our favorite ways to meal prep. You're really going to enjoy the dairy-free pesto with this Paleo + Whole30 burger salad.
Make pesto. Place all of the ingredients except the olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until everything is combined. While the food processor is still running, stream in olive oil until smooth and creamy. Stop the food processor and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour 1/2 to 2/3 of the pesto over kale and toss to coat kale. Set aside. You will have leftover pesto for drizzling on top of the salads. (If you are meal prepping, wait to add the pesto to your kale until just a little bit before you plan to eat.)
Form ground beef into four evenly sized patties. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper on both sides. Just about a pinch of each on each side.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil. Once hot, place burgers in pan and cook 5-6 minutes each side for medium burgers.
Once burgers are done, plate with a base of kale, the burger on top and the rest of the toppings. Drizzle extra pesto everything and enjoy!