Kale Salad
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5
Kale Salad
Description
The Kale Salad features kale thoroughly chopped and combined with diced carrot, red cabbage, mushrooms, garbanzo beans, and curly parsley. Chopped toasted walnuts add crunch and toasty richness. The dressing is a white balsamic maple preparation which adds tangy sweetness to balance the vegetables' flavors and textures. This salad brings together both crisp and tender components along with smooth beans to create a well-rounded dish.
Tossing all ingredients together just before serving keeps the greens and other vegetables fresh and vibrant. The inclusion of walnuts boosts nuttiness and texture, complementing the kale's firm leaves. The salad can stand alone as a light meal or serve as a side dish alongside grilled or roasted proteins.
The note clarifies that the nutritional information is to consider only the salad ingredients without the dressing, which is provided separately, allowing for customization of dressing amounts and flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale washed and chopped well
- 2 large carrot peeled and diced
- 2 cups red cabbage chopped
- 1 can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 6 large mushrooms wiped clean and chopped
- 1 cup Curly parsley chopped
- 1 1/4 cup walnuts chopped and toasted
- 1 recipe salad dressing White Balsamic Maple
Instructions
- Place all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Make salad dressing recipe as stated on the previous recipe.
- Toss salad together with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, well-washed kale and chop it finely for easier eating.
- Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Toss salad with dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
- The provided nutritional info excludes dressing; adjust dressing use as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6735IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 58.2mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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