Name: Summer Kale Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 head of kale (OR bag of pre-washed kale); 2 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp sea salt; 1 cup organic berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries); ⅓ cup goat or feta cheese (crumbled); ⅓ cup toasted nuts (almond slices OR pumpkin seeds); 2 tbsp Dijon OR brown mustard; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup OR honey (raw, if possible)

AuthorHeather BlakeCategoryFruit, Gluten-free, Salad, Vegetarian, VeggiesDifficultyBeginner

A refreshing and delicious seasonal version of my classic massaged kale salad, which packs in vibrant colors & energizing nutrients!

Yields5 Servings

Prep Time30 minsTotal Time30 mins

Salad Ingredients:

1 head of kale (OR bag of pre-washed kale)

2 tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp sea salt

1 cup organic berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

⅓ cup goat or feta cheese (crumbled)

⅓ cup toasted nuts (almond slices OR pumpkin seeds)

Dressing ingredients:

2 tbsp Dijon OR brown mustard

1 tbsp pure maple syrup OR honey (raw, if possible)

If using a head of kale, wash and dry thoroughly. Remove stem from each leaf of kale. Chop or tear into bite-sized pieces.

Drizzle 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Using your hands, massage oil & salt into kale, for 5-6 minutes, until kale is tender and bright green. (This makes it taste less bitter and enables your body to absorb the fat-soluble nutrients more effectively, not to mention it tastes great!)

Top with cheese, nuts, and fruit.

In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Drizzle on top of salad.
Serve & enjoy!

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