This zesty kale salad is extremely easy to make and takes just about 15 minutes to throw together. The lemon juice adds a delicious zesty flavor while the walnut add a nice crunch and the raisins give a hint of sweetness. It is a great side to a main dish or a light and easy lunch. Furthermore, this salad is full of nutrients and a deliciously healthy recipe.
Super Food Salad
Kale, a cruciferous leafy green that is one of the most commonly known super foods and for good reason. Kale is an extremely nutrient dense plant that is apart of the cabbage family. It is among some of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. Kale is full of iron, in fact it contains more iron per calorie than beef. In addition to the many other health benefits, kale is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
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Zesty Kale Salad with Walnuts & Raisins
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of kale
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 garlic cloves
- splash of lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Saute pepper, onion, and one garlic clove.
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Chop and steam kale.
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Add kale, chopped walnuts, raisins, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sauteed green pepper and onion into a bowl. Stir to combine.
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Press fresh garlic clove and stir.
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Serve as a side or double to recipe for a healthy and easy meal.
