Kale Salad
Kale Salad
Once you make a Kale Salad, you won’t make any other. This salad lasts for days in a refrigerator and doesn’t go soggy, so it’s excellent for meal planning for the week. I love to throw some pomegranate on the top of it as the red seeds look lovely against the green leaves of the kale.
Kale salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal of the day. Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent addition to any diet.
To make a basic kale salad, start by washing and drying a bunch of fresh kale leaves. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Transfer the chopped kale to a large mixing bowl. Next, add your desired toppings to the bowl. Some popular options include sliced avocado, chopped carrots, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese. You can also add some crunch by tossing in some toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds or sunflower seeds. To dress the salad, simply drizzle some olive oil and lemon juice over the top and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Use your hands to massage the kale leaves gently, which will help to soften them and make them more tender.
Finally, serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a healthy snack or as a side dish with your favorite protein.
Overall, kale salad is a simple and tasty way to incorporate more greens into your diet. Give it a try and see how delicious and nutritious it can be!
Gluten-free Dairy-Free Raw Kale Salad
Ingredients:
2 bunches kale
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Sea salt to taste (optional)
You can add any items of your choosing to the Kale Salad. For example:
clove of garlic crushed / chopped
basil
mint
red onion
olives
cannellini beans
seeds and nuts
tomatoes
snow peas
sweetcorn
carrot
cucumber
bell pepper
pomegranate
orange
apple
strawberry
Method:
Prepare the kale. You can remove the stalks if you wish or chop all of it into pieces and place in a bowl.
Add the olive oil, ginger, avocado, and lemon juice to the kale and mix with your hands.
As you mix it the kale will soften and fill less of the bowl. This makes the kale easier to digest.
Add any other ingredients you wish. Mix them in to distribute them evenly before setting it aside for at least 15 minutes.
Add salt to the dish if you require.
Additional Notes:
Why not try lime and lemon in this delicious salad. Simply add some of both to it.
See below for serving suggestions. I have served this as a meal on its own or as a side salad. It’s also fantastic in wraps.
Equipment Used:
Bowl
Spoon
Knife
Chopping board
Peeler.
