New Seasons Market in Portland has this amazing, simple kale salad in their prepared foods section that is a flavor explosion in every bite. Since I am not a huge fan of canola oil and try not to consume it often, I figured that I should recreate this salad at home. I enjoy it all throughout the year but it is especially nice in the summer months. It tastes amazing right away, but can also spend a day or two in the refrigerator if you want to prep it ahead of time. I love it as a side or a main with a protein added.
Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
1 bunch of curly kale, washed and chopped finely
1/2 large red or sweet yellow onion, sliced thinly
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons of Coconut Aminos or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (if soy is tolerated or preferred)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Freshly grated parmesan to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Whisk the garlic powder, lemon juice, coconut aminos, or Bragg’s aminos + extra virgin olive oil together
Place the kale, onion, and seeds into a large salad bowl. Add the whisked dressing to the salad and gently mix. You will want the kale to be pretty coated so the seeds will stay dispersed throughout the greens
Grate the fresh parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste and gently mix again.
Enjoy!