Kale Salad True Food Recipe For Nutritious Meals
This Kale Salad True Food Recipe is a quick and flavorful salad made with fresh kale, lemon-Dijon dressing, Parmesan, sunflower seeds, and avocado. Inspired by the original True Food Kale Salad, it's perfect for a light lunch or healthy side dish in just 15 minutes.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 bunch of fresh kale with chopped leaves and clipped stems
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- 1
First, we need to prepare the kale. Cut the leaves into small pieces by removing the stems. Place the kale in a large salad bowl
- 2
Combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. This dressing is what makes the Kale Salad True Food Recipe so delicious and refreshing
- 3
Pour the dressing over the chopped kale. For two to three minutes, work the dressing into the kale with your hands. This aids in tenderizing and softening the kale
- 4
Once the kale is well massaged, add the grated Parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado. Give everything a good toss to combine
- 5
Your Kale Salad True Food Recipe is ready to be served! You can enjoy it as is or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal.