Monday, May 20, 2013

Recipe Test: Fully Loaded Kale Salad

Credit: lunchboxbunch.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • Kale
  • Hemp seeds (I used flax)
  • Raw sunflower seeds
  • Apple
  • Avocado
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • Sweet Onion
  • Black Pepper
  • Tahini
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Oil 
  • Grade B Maple Syrup 
I improvised a little on this one in terms of size because Hubby was not remotely interested and clearly is craving a big juicy steak or burger!  Whatever ... I'm the one cooking - he can fend for himself!  He did it for YEARS before this adventure of mine so he knows not to bitch and moan (too much) when I cook something he doesn't like.  


I'm not sure if maybe I did something wrong but the dressing was pasty / chunky.  I tasted great and I was able to toss the kale in it so I just went with it.  This is the first time I've had kale raw like this - it is so much thicker than lettuce or spinach but it works.  The fruit and nuts balance this out.  I probably could have done without the avocado (I know - shocking that I say that since I love avocados) as it's flavor kind of got lost in the rest.  

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