Raw Citrus Kale Salad
Kale Yeah!
When kale first came onto the scene, I only juiced it. To me, kale was intimidating, and that was that. Around that time, I remember going to a potluck where my friend brought a divine kale salad. I asked her what her trick was to make raw kale soft and taste delicious. She said marinating the leaves in citrus. Aha! Ever since then because of Kennon’s trick I have begun a new fonder relationship with kale. This is one of my go-to kale recipes, I hope you love it!
Raw Citrus Kale Salad
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With a few short steps you will have a delicious kale salad loaded with vitamins and minerals. Enjoy as a fresh side or a light main course.
Author: Bekah Rife
Category: California, Salad, Side
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Raw, Vegan
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups kale, any variety, washed
- ½ cup cranberries, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw pumkin seeds
- ⅓ cup fresh blueberries, washed
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- First, gather your mise en place. (mi ˑ zɑ̃ ˑ plas)
- Next, de-stem your kale. To do this run your knife along each side of the stem. You can save the stems for juicing or to make broth with. Stack your kale leaves on top of each other and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Place your kale and the rest of your salad ingredients except the avocado into a large bowl, mix and set aside.
- In a small bowl add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning if need.
- You can serve immediately or cover and place in the fridge for an hour or so to let the dressing marinate the kale. Before you serve, add the avocado, garnish with fresh pepper and enjoy!
What was your first experience with kale? Love at first site? Friends with benefits? Or strictly juicing it? Let me know in the comments below!
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