The Best Kale Salad!

This kale salad is sweet, salty, flavorful & filling. Kale salads are great for meal prep because kale absorbs the dressing and sits well overnight without getting soggy! I love bringing kale salads to school because I don't have to worry about my dressing spilling in my lunch bag while I am on the go!

Here are some benefits of kale!

• Filled with Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Calcium & Magnesium!

• loaded with antioxidants which helps to fight aging, and is proven to fight diseases- including cancer!

• Scientifically proven to prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and act as an anti-inflammatory (Great for preventing injuries in athletes)!

• The heavy amount of Vitamin C in kale helps in building collagen. One cup of raw kale contains more Vitamin C than an orange!

Recipe:

• Start by washing a large head of organic curly kale & let dry

• To the kale, add 3 tablespoons of runny tahini, 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of mustard & a few drizzles of balsamic vinegar

• Massage the dressing into the kale with you hands! This helps the kale become flavorful & digestible

• To add on top, fry some chickpeas. Mince one clove of garlic on a heated pan with olive oil. Add the chickpeas as well as 2-3 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce. Sprinkle on some sea salt & black pepper & cook until golden.

• Utilize whatever vegetables you have in the fridge! I often use finely chopped carrots & baked sweet potato cubes (bake at 400 in the oven for 30-45 mins!)

• For crunch, I like using chopped almonds or sunflower seeds

• Top with fresh diced avocado & mix all the ingredients evenly in a large bowl!

Enjoy!