I love kale salad, especially in the summer month. If you massage the kale, it makes it much easier to chew. Kale salad can be quick and easy to prepare and add great nutrients to your meal.
Kale is a popular vegetable and a member of the cabbage family. It is a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and Brussels sprouts.
There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple and have either a smooth or curly shape.
The most common type of kale is called curly kale or Scots kale, which has green and curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem.
Eating raw greens can help with the digestion of the rest of your meal. You can serve this salad with black beans and quinoa for a simple and nutritious meal.
Salad:
5 to 6 cups thinly sliced kale with the thick stems removed
Dressing:
1/4 cup packed cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded (remember to wash your hands after this step)
2 cloves garlic
4-6 tablespoons olive oil
Water, as needed
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon or lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Put the kale in a bowl and massage, with clean hands, to break down the kale and make it softer and easier to eat.
Place all the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend on medium until combined. It can be a little too thick so add a little water and or olive oil. You’ll need to judge the consistency that you prefer.
Pour enough of the dressing over the salad to coat the leaves and toss them together. If you have extra storage in a jar in the fridge for use later.
Kale is high in lutein which is great for your eye health and an increase in green leafy veggie consumption can lead to a 35% reduction in overall neurological decline. Now, who doesn’t need a little less brain fog? Kale is also high in fiber which helps lower cholesterol.
If you have any questions or need help, I’m here to support you. Have a great week. Donna
