Ultimate Superfood Salad
Densely packed with vitamins A and C, folate, potassium as well as fiber. The salad itself is made from kale, red cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, walnuts, avocados tossed with ginger-lemon dressing. Try it as a refreshing entrée salad or serve a smaller portion as a side.
- For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- For the Salad
- 2 cups dinosaur kale (tightly packed and thinly sliced)
- 2 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 large carrots (peeled and grated)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into matchsticks)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional Topping: 2 medium avocados (diced)
- Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing (or put everything in a small blender and blend) and set aside until ready to use.
- Add the kale, cabbage, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to a large serving bowl.
- Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
- Add the parsley, sesame seeds and walnuts and toss again. Top with avocado if desired. May be served as an entrée salad or as a side salad to your favorite meal.
Adapted from The Roasted Root