Sweet Massaged Kale Salad

Name: Sweet Massaged Kale Salad
Yield: Serves 2–4
Ingredients: ½ cup (120 g) jicama or sliced purple cabbage, chopped into small pieces; 2 tbsps. (15 g) toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds; 2 tbsps. (15 g) toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds; 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced; ½ cup (120 g) jicama or sliced purple cabbage, chopped into small pieces; Fresh cracked pepper; 6–8 cups (400–650 g) kale, chopped with stems removed; ¼ cup (50 g) cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers, sliced; ¼ cup (50 g) cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers, sliced; Juice of two lemons; 2 tbsps. (30 ml) olive oil; 2 tbsps. (30 ml) maple syrup; ½ tsp. (2.8 g) salt

Preparation info

Serves
2–4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Love the Food that Loves You Back

By Illana Muhlstein

Published 2024

About

This works great as a vegan meal mixed with edamame and a sprinkle of hemp seeds.

Ingredients

Juice of two lemons
2 tbsps. (30 ml) olive oil

Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Directions

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing onto kale and massage with hands to ensure the kale is well dressed and well wilted.
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and chopped jicama or cabbage for color and crunch.
Toss to coat.