Kale Salad
Ingredients
Buttermilk Dressing
-
½
cup
buttermilk
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1
tablespoon
apple cider vinegar
-
2
tablespoons
mayo (or greek yogurt)
-
1
tablespoon
dijon (or whole-grain mustard)
-
¼–½
teaspoon
salt
-
¼
teaspoon
pepper
Tamed Red Onions
-
½
small
red onion, sliced in thin rounds
-
1
cup
water
-
1
tablespoon
baking soda
Kale Salad
-
10–12
ounces
lacinato kale, destemmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
2
tablespoons
lemon juice
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
½
cup
fresh dill, loosely packed
Crunchy Quinoa Topper
-
1
cup
quinoa, cooked
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
½
cup
sunflower seeds
-
½
cup
pumpkin seeds
-
¼
cup
hempseeds
-
¼
cup
sesame seeds
-
1
tablespoon
tamari or braggs (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the buttermilk dressing ingredients and chill.
- Soak the sliced red onion in water and baking soda for 15 minutes, then rinse well.
- Combine kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl and massage until tender.
- Prepare the crunchy quinoa topper by baking cooked quinoa and seeds until crispy.
- Assemble the salad by drizzling dressing over the kale, adding onions and dill, and topping with quinoa crunchies.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
158
Total fat
10.3g
Total carbohydrates
9.9g
Total protein
9g
Sodium
339.7mg
Cholesterol
3.2mg
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