10 Jul Chopped Kale Salad
Kale is such a versatile and incredibly nutritious green. It can be served raw or cooked. It can be turned into chips or added to soups and pastas. It also makes an amazing base for a salad. This recipe combines the kale with red cabbage, sweet onion, and fresh garlic for a flavorful summer dish.
Chopped Kale Salad
Ingredients:
1 bunch kale
½ cup pistachios
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 ½ cups red cabbage, finely shredded
½ sweet onion (bulb only), finely diced
Dressing Ingredients:
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp mustard
2 tsp honey
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
- Wash kale and remove the stems. Dry well (I used a salad spinner to remove any excess water).
- Place half of the kale leaves in a food processor. Pulse to finely chop. Transfer to a large bowl and repeat with the other half of the kale.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small blender and blend well. You can also use an immersion blender.
- Drizzle the dressing over the kale and use your hands to massage it in. This will help break down the kale leaves and fully incorporate the dressing.
- Place 1 Tbsp of avocado oil in a frying pan. Heat to medium and add the pistachios. Reduce heat to low and continuously stir. Toast the pistachios for 3 minutes and then remove from heat.
- Add toasted pistachios, shredded cabbage, and diced onions to the bowl with the kale. Toss to fully combine everything.
- Enjoy!
Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio. Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior. After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member. She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes. Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com