08 Aug Superfood Kale Salad

Superfood Kale Salad

This superfood kale salad is like getting
to eat a whole bowl of guacamole without sharing—and without feeling guilty

Think of this recipe as the perfect canvas. You can enjoy the subtle nuttiness of sunflower seeds and hemp hearts. Add it to wraps or sandwiches that could use a boost. Top with your favorite protein for a more substantial meal. Grilled tofu will keep things plant-based. You can also add some grilled shrimp, cotija cheese, diced ripe mango, and a bit of your favorite salsa for a shrimp taco salad. The canvas can take anything you throw at it, so don’t sleep on this superfood kale salad!

Superfood Kale Salad

This superfood kale salad is full on savory goodness with nutritional yeast, seeds, and of course avocado. By massaging kale, you can overcome the sometimes-fibrous nature of this nutritional powerhouse.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 bunch green kale
• 1 large ripe avocado peeled and pit removed
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts

Instructions

 

• Remove stems from kale and chop leaves into bite size pieces. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl place avocado, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt. Fork through the mixture to mash avocado and to blend ingredients.
• Add kale and mix thoroughly with both hands, massaging until kale is fully coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• To serve, garnish with sunflower seeds and hemp hearts.
• Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy of INFRA