Kale is the Star Salad
This recipe is a star—and it looks like one, too! Made with steamed and raw kale, this whimsical and healthful dish gives you a whole plate of fruits and veggies for just over 150 calories and 5g of fat.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Total Time 9 minutes mins
- 1 bunch lacinato kale aka dinosaur kale
- 6 cups baby kale raw
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup radishes shredded
- 1 cup apples diced
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons light poppy seed dressing
Remove the stems from the lacinato kale and rinse well. Steam lightly in the microwave oven for 30 seconds to 1 minute. The color will intensify and the leaves will be crisp tender.
Place the 5 lacinato leaves on the plate as pictured.
Toss the baby kale with the olive oil and lemon juice. Place on top of the kale star and top with radishes and apples.
Top with a thin ribbon of poppy seed dressing and black sesame seeds.
Chef's Tips: You can also make this recipe with regular kale and cabbage to save money.
Budget version: Use 4 cups of regular kale plus 3 cups of cabbage. Steam 1 cup of washed kale very well in a steamer and use them in place of the lacinato kale. Shred the 3 remaining cups of kale and 3 cups of cabbage and proceed with the recipe. Omit the sesame seeds or use toasted plain ones instead. Use coleslaw dressing instead of poppy seed dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information: Serving: 1/4 of prepared recipe | Calories: 131 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 6.66g | Fat: 6.52g | Saturated Fat: 0.81g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 102.6mg | Sugar: 5.96 g
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