Ultimate Superfood Salad
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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.