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kale power salad

Kale Power Salad

A hearty, veggie-packed kale power salad with massaged kale, grains, shredded cabbage, shaved brussels sprouts, carrots, cucumber, red bell peppers, sunflower seeds, avocado, goat cheese and an herb vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed and chopped
  • 9 oz. shredded cabbage
  • 5 oz. shredded carrots
  • 9 oz. shaved Brussels sprouts
  • 2 large bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked (1-1 1/2 cups uncooked) grains
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 3.5 oz. crumbled goat cheese

For the Herb Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Za'atar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the kale, cabbage, carrots and brussels sprouts.
  • In a separate bowl or jar, mix together the Herb Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients.
  • Using ¾ of the dressing, pour over the salad and using hands or salad tongs, massage the dressing into the salad base for a few minutes. This will soften the crunchy veggies.
  • Cook grain according to instructions.
  • When grain is done cooking, add to the salad. Also add the bell peppers, goat cheese, cucumber, sunflower seeds and avocado. Toss to combine.
  • If desired, use the rest of the salad dressing or store in fridge for up to 7 days.