Here’s a bold, vibrant, and nourishing Kale Crunch Super Salad—packed with texture, antioxidants, and flavor. It’s the kind of salad that actually leaves you feeling full and energized. 🥬💪✨
🥗 Kale Crunch Super Salad
Ingredients:
Base:
- 1 bunch curly or lacinato kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Pinch of salt
Crunchy Add-ins:
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup carrots, julienned or shredded
- ½ apple, thinly sliced or diced (for sweetness & crunch)
- ¼ cup roasted almonds or sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- Optional: ¼ cup cooked quinoa or farro for extra body
- Optional: 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp hearts on top
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Massage the Kale:
- In a large bowl, drizzle kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Massage with clean hands for 2–3 minutes until it softens and turns dark green.
- Build the Salad:
- Add cabbage, carrots, apples, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and grains (if using).
- Mix the Dressing:
- Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar until well combined.
- Toss & Serve:
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with extra seeds or a few grinds of black pepper for a finishing touch.
This salad keeps well in the fridge too, so it’s great for next-day lunches or prepping ahead!
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