Don’t think this is going to be one of those boring Kale salad recipes! Kale was once all the rage, kale everything and for good reason, kale is great for you. but if you don’t know how to prepare it then most people don’t like it. The first rule is to massage your Kale, it’s had a hard day and it needs a good massage(haha) Massaging your kale will break down the fibers and it releases it’s bitter compounds. Therefore it tastes better, and it’s easier to chew and digest it.
Why you need to make this-
- Great for Meal Prep as it won’t wilt and just gets better.
- Easy to make with easy to find ingredients.
- Cannellini beans will make a creamy dressing without oil.
- Vegan, Oil Free, Gluten Free.
- Great for picnics, BBQ’s and Meal Prep
Benefits of the Ingredients
- Kale is chalk full of Vitamin A, folate for your brain, fiber, antioxidants and calcium
- Nutritional Yeast helps to lower cholesterol and boost your immune system. It provides protein, B vitamins including Vitamin B12 and trace minerals
- Cannellini beans are excellent source of fiber, folate, iron and magnesium and provides 11 grams of protein from 1/4 cup serving
- Cabbage is great source in vitamin C and K and fiber. It helps with digestion and decreases inflammation.
Kale Salad with Mustard-Maple Dressing
Kale Salad with Mustard-Maple Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 cups kale, ribs removed and chopped and massaged
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- remaining cannellini beans or add another can of chickpeas
Dressing
- 1 cup cannellini beans
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 -6 tbsp water
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredients into the blender and process until smooth. Add water as need to make a pourable consistency
- To make the salad-Place the kale, cabbage, spring onions, carrots and beans into a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to combine.
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