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kale salad

HEARTY KALE SALAD

Elsie Kriz
Hearty kale salad with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, dried cranberries and a zesty mayo dressing boot. A sweet and crunchy bite even my pickiest eater devoured.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine world
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of chopped Kale
  • 2 cups of chopped Brussels Sprouts
  • 2 cups of chopped Cauliflower
  • 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries (adjust as needed)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced Red Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Hemp hearts

Salad Dressing

  • 6 Tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp Honey ginger balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp Yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Cane sugar

Instructions
 

HOW TO PREPARE THE SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • Kale- Transfer a handful of kale leaves into a food processor and pulse into small shreds. Make 3 cups and transfer into a salad bowl. Add 1/2 Tablespoon of avocado oil, a pinch of salt and massage for 2 minutes. Set aside
  • Cauliflower-Cut curds into small chunks and pulse in the food processor. Almost the same consistency as cauliflower rice. You need 2 cups.
  • Brussels Sprouts-Remove the tough ends, cut into halves. Use a food processor and pulse into small shreds. You need 2 cups
  • Red Onion and Dried Cranberries- Finely chop both to a similar size as the other ingredients. You need 1/4 cup red onions and 1/3 cup Craisins

HOW TO MAKE THE SALAD DRESSING

  • Combine all ingredients into a small hand blender and blend for 15 seconds. Set aside.

TO BUILD THE KALE SALAD

  • In the bowl containing the kale, add all the prepared salad ingredients, hemp hearts and mix well. Then drizzle dressing and stir well to combine.
  • Enjoy immediately or chill and enjoy within 2 days.
Keyword kale salad