Author Notes: Kale is an excellent source of nutrients, raw or in a sauté. Try adding this fresh, flavorful raw Kale salad to your meals and reap the nutritional benefits! —Diane Hoch
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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6
Kale leaves, torn up into small pieces and massaged for one minute
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1
tablespoon Olive Oil
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1/2
Avocado, massaged into the Kale until creamy
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2
teaspoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2
tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice
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2
tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds
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2
tablespoons Sweetened or unsweetened cranberries (unsulfered)
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2
tablespoons Fresh Mint, chopped into small pieces
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1/2
Orange, cut into 1/2 inch segments
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1/2
teaspoon Salt
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1/2
teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
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1/2
Lemon zest
Directions
- In a large salad bowl, place the kale and olive oil – massage, rub and get nice and friendly with the vegetables until the kale begins to wilt and release some moisture, about 2 1/2 minutes. Add the avocado, lemon and orange juices, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, mint, orange segments, salt, pepper, lemon zest. Mix until combined. Serve and enjoy.
