i worked at planet organic, an organic supermarket, while i was in college. it was a short bus ride from my house and my work as a cashier was pretty easy. i loved working there; lots of great people and an awesome discount on delicious food. hail-to-the-kale salad was always a favourite. i was reintroduced to it by a friend who brought it to a lunch potluck and it made me remember how much i love it. i found the recipe and made a batch last week. mmm...just thinking about it makes me want more. i ate it all week and it got brians stamp of approval. it is super simple to make and lasts in the fridge for days.
Hail-to-the-Kale Salad
This
salad is loaded with crunch. The combination of kale, carrots, cabbage
and seeds makes a salad that is audibly delicious. Kale is extremely
good for you, but make sure you chop it finely.
Ingredients:
| 1 bunch | Kale, chopped | 1 bunch |
| 3 cups | Carrots, grated | 750 ml |
| 1/2 head | Purple cabbage, thinly sliced | 1/2 head |
| 1/2 cup | Tamari pumpkin seeds (see method below) | 125 ml |
| 1/2 cup | Tamari sunflower seeds (see method below) | 125 ml |
| 1/2 cup | Flax or hemp oil | 125 ml |
| 1/3 cup | Bragg Liquid Aminos | 80 ml |
| 5 tbsp | Balsamic vinegar | 75 ml |
| 1 tsp | Oregano, dried | 5 ml |
Method
Wash kale and chop. Be careful to rinse the leaves to remove dirt and grit.
In a cast iron skillet over medium to high heat, stir sunflower and
pumpkin seeds. Remove from heat when they’re toasted golden brown. While
the skillet is hot, add in a few drops of tamari, which will sear onto
the seeds. Remove and let cool.
In a large bowl combine chopped kale, carrots, cabbage and seeds. Set aside.
In a small bowl whisk together oil, Bragg Liquid Aminos, vinegar and
oregano and pour over kale mixture. Toss until evenly coated and chill 2
hours before serving. This salad keeps well refrigerated 2-3 days.
Yields 8 - 10 servings.
i didn't use the tamari method for my seeds, just toasted them lightly in the oven with a bit of salt and let them cool.
not only is this salad super tasty, it is so good for you. kale is a dark leafy green that is packed with vitamins k, c & a, calcium, potassium and lutein. per calorie, it has more iron than beef, more calcium than milk and 10% more vitamin c than spinach. kale is good for your eyes, skin, bones, reduces the risk of heart disease & cancer, aids in weight loss and lowers cholesterol. so all hail the kale!
