Kaleeeeee salad. This baby is a staple in my world. There is something about kale that is so…. adult. Like, look at me go. I ate KALE today. Not just normal lettuce, but nutrient-packed kale.
And okay so kale mightttt not be the most exciting food, but if you dress it up right it tastes damn good if you ask me. So why should you bother eating kale? Well.. there are TONSSSS of health benefits.
Here are my faves:
- Kale promotes healthy skin and hair!! Yaaaaasssss give it to me.
- It is great for good digestion. Healthy insides = winning.
- Improves bone health due to the high amount of vitamin K.
- Kale supports the health of your heart!
So even though kale isn’t super exciting in terms of it’s taste, it is an important thing to mix into your diet. AND, my dear friends, I am here to help you make it taste great. Example 1: my Blueberry Kale Salad.
What’s in it:
Salad stuff
- Thin sliced almonds
- Radishes (about 5 or 6)
- Generous handful of fresh blueberries
- Dino kale
Dressing stuff
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Squirt of dijon mustard
- Dash of maple syrup
- Fine ground salt
- Pepper
Okie so start by putting all your ingredients for your salad dressing in a little jar a shaking about. Set that bad boy aside.
Now, chop up your dino kale so that it is sliced nice and thin. Take a potato peeler, and slice up your radishes. Or you can use a knife to do this, but I yolo’d and used a potato peeler lol. Take your kale, radishes, and blueberries and put in a large bowl. Cover in your dressing and toss! Put that on a plate and generously sprinkle your sliced almonds on top. Doneeeeezo.
What do you guys think of this salad recipe? Will you be trying it out? Comment below!
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I’ll def be trying this out. Kale is awesome (and definitely more filling that regular iceburg lettuce). Love the idea of putting in blueberries; I always throw some strawberries into salads. Those photos are awesome too!
xx, Pia
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Iceberg lettuce is legit the worst haha. Tastes like air and has no purpose! Alll about that kale life