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3 Kale Salad Recipes Healthy Eaters Will Enjoy
By Adrian T. Cheng | Submitted On October 27, 2016
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Considered to be one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world, kale has a low calorie contents but is brimming with vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. It is an excellent source of Vitamins A, B6, C, K and minerals such as calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium. It is also an excellent source of antioxidants, beta-carotene and protein. Oh kale yeah!
Cranberry Kale Fusion
What you need:
Salad:
1 bunch kale, stems removed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon olive oil
Dressing:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet then cook kale and garlic over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add water to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes more or until kale wilts. Remove from heat, drain and set aside. To make the dressing, mix together orange juice, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, soy sauce, onion, ginger, salt and black pepper in a salad bowl. Add cooked kale to the bowl and toss to coat. Top with cranberries, almonds and pumpkin seeds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Kale de la Creme
What you need:
4 cups chopped kale
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup Greek-style plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons sugar
In a large bowl, combine kale, onion and raisins.In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise and sugar. Pour dressing into the bowl of kale and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours. When ready, sprinkle with sunflower seeds, toss and serve.
Upskale Salad
What you need:
2 bunches kale, stems removed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups cooked corn kernels
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons salsa
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
Cook kale with 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot of boiling water until bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and allow to cool for a few minutes. Place corn kernels in a large salad bowl then add cooked kale to the bowl. Add bell pepper, pineapple juice, olive oil, salsa, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder to the bowl. Season with salt. Toss to coat before serving.
These kale salad recipes are nutritious and delicious - even non-veggie lovers will surely love them!
Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger who promotes healthy eating. He has written numerous posts and articles about natural herbs and spices, shared countless of delicious and healthy recipes and reviewed kitchen accessories that are affordable yet of quality. You can view Adrian's posts about going green and other kitchen tools he recommends on his page.
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