The Perfect Kale Salad
Kale is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that can be used in various dishes. This recipe for a kale salad is simple to make and packed with flavor. The kale is massaged with a lemon-olive oil dressing, which helps to soften the leaves and make them more tender. The salad is then topped with a variety of other ingredients, such as pomegranate seeds, goji berries, and pumpkin seeds, which add sweetness, tartness, and crunch.
Kale is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that can be used in various dishes. This recipe for a kale salad is simple to make and packed with flavor. The kale is massaged with a lemon-olive oil dressing, which helps to soften the leaves and make them more tender. The salad is then topped with a variety of other ingredients, such as pomegranate seeds, goji berries, and pumpkin seeds, which add sweetness, tartness, and crunch.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 500 g fresh kale (approx 2 large bunches or 17 â 1/2 oz))
- 1 cloves raw garlic smashed
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil or flaxseed oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or your choice of sweetener.
- 4 spring onions finely sliced
- 1 bunch mint chopped
- 1 bunch parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 pomegranate (see how to peel a pomegranate)
- 2 tablespoons goji berries or cranberries
- 1 cup micro greens (optional)
- Carbohydrate 21.2029075 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 35.9485625 g
- Fiber 8.69352480280399 g
- Protein 7.03791 g
- Saturated Fat 5.4928385 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (719g)
- Sodium 450.63 mg
- Sugar 12.509382697196 g
- Trans Fat 24.5473995 g
- Calories 377 calories
Step-by-step
- Remove tough stems from the kale leaves and wash well.
- Shred finely and place into a large bowl.
- Combine garlic, pepper, salt, lemon juice, olive oil and honey into a small bowl or cup.
- Mix the dressing ingredients well then pour over the shredded kale leaves.
- Combine the dressing with the kale until mixed through.
- Add some love and start to massage the leaves gently for about 2 – 3 minutes. The leaves will slowly start to soften and wilt, relaxing the kale so so that the leaves become wonderfully tender.
- Add the spring onion, parsley, mint, pumpkin seed, pomegranate, goji berry and micro greens.
- Toss through gently and taste to adjust any flavors if necessary or add any other boosters.
- Divide between serving bowls and enjoy or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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